Chapter 2941 It was the distinct scent of a hand cream.

He had bought it himself for Melissa and rubbed it on her hands. He wouldn't mistake the scent for anything else.

Marcus took a deep breath and greedily inhaled the remaining traces.

He took in Lungfuls of air, his feelings slowly cooling until they died down. There was no Longer any burning from hearing her name, and he convinced himself not to look for her.

After what had seemed an eternity, Marcus stepped inside the elevator.

He went downstairs to retrieve his broken phone, absentmindedly looking at the pieces.

There was only one photo of Melissa in it.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) And now even that was gone. He couldn't piece it back to the way it was before.

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Above him, a figure stood on the second floor near the corner of the elevator. Melissa stared at Marcus from the shadows.

He had lost a lot of weight.

He seemed different from how he used to be. Somehow, he carried himself with more seriousness, but she felt no fear toward him.

Perhaps her own affection had been the reason why she used to be afraid of him.

But things might be different now.

Lowering her eyes, she placed a hand over her stomach. The baby was an unexpected development.

Despite having taken the pill, she still got pregnant.

‘When Melissa first found out, she hesitated to tell him. She was afraid that if she told Marcus that she had gotten pregnant, he would probably accuse her of pulling a trick to deceive him.

Not once had she forgotten his words.

He said right to her face that she didn't deserve to be his wife.

As if sensing her melancholy, the baby in her womb wriggled around.

Melissa felt the movements and kicks under her palm. A gentle smile curved on her lips. Now that she had a child, she would never be alone again.

She raised her head and took one last look at Marcus.

Melissa bid farewell to him in her heart. “Goodbye, Marcus. We'll never see each other again.” Without going through the prenatal checkup, Melissa quietly entered the elevator and left.

Chapter 2942 Alexis’ postpartum examination went without a hitch. Both she and her child were in perfect health.

When she got into the car, she saw a small bag with a broken phone inside.

Alexis looked down at her baby and cooed. In a gentle voice, she asked, “Marcus, what happened to your phone? Why were you so angry?” “I dropped it. It was an accident,” Marcus replied flatly.

“Accident? That's uncharacteristic of you.” Alexis speculated that his sour mood had something to do with Melissa.

However, it was pretty obvious that he didn't want to talk about it, so she quickly changed the topic. “Are you going back to Livebop soon? Why not just stay for a few more days?” Marcus gripped the steering wheel with his slender fingers.

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There was nothing else Alexis could say to that.

It had snowed that day, and the road was covered with ice.

Fortunately, Marcus’ driving skills were top-notch.

He changed to another road where there was less snow and the car moved along steadily. When he took a turn, his eyes caught a woman standing with her back to him at a bus stop across the street.

(Eagles) She was just the right height, and her hair was just the right color.

Even from a distance, Marcus could see the curve of the woman's round stomach. She was pregnant.

The woman raised her head to check the bus sign, as if thinking about which bus to take.

She had to be around seven or eight months pregnant. Why was she taking the bus alone on such a snowy day? What was her husband doing? Marcus caught himself in a rare moment of distraction, but he couldn't afford to let his thoughts wander. Alexis and Daniel were in the back seat, and he had to pay attention to the road. He looked away quickly, and the black off-road vehicle brushed past the woman.

At the same moment, she turned around.

It was Melissa.

Once again, the two missed each other.

A bus slowly rolled to a stop in front of her, and Melissa got on.

When she sat down, she saw that she had received a call from Julie, the proprietress of the small diner in Warsew where she once worked.

Chapter 2943 Julie Wilson's husband had lost all his money to gambling, and he was neck-deep in debt. His creditors often came to harass his family, which eventually forced them to close the dinner.

It was only a matter of time before Julie's husband was taken to prison.

Coincidentally, Melissa was currently in a good place, financially.

She worked as a secretary for the Watson Group in Heron.

Last month, she was transferred to the branch on Duefron.

She hesitated about the move at first, but in the end, she agreed.

Eagles.

The Watson Group compensated well. Melissa didn't want to lose such an opportunity because she was being held back by the past.

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and Melissa wanted to pick her up, but Julie refused. “You're pregnant. You shouldn't be running around all over the place. Just wait at home. You gave me the address, and I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.”

was old,

at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many bags

called, giving her a

her greeting, sadness made

no stranger to the ups

stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing

no need

offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none

much is nothing." Melissa held

hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

she opened her Luggage and

clothes, all the bag contained

years taking care of your baby while you go back to work. When the little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a small diner. With that,

came to her and wiped her tears. “What

starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your

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Melissa. Julie's husband was in

“From now on, we have

me, and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How

what it meant. “You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what you're

spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident on

Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that

whispered. “When you left, Mr. Fowler had gone to see me once in Warsew. He didn't say anything; he just left me some gifts that looked really expensive. Melissa... are you sure you don't want to give you two another chance? From how I

We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win

doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man standing

It was Ryan.

bags in his hand that contained things suitable for expecting mothers, he seemed to have come to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in a low voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized Ryan. She knew he

Ryan since she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his

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and he knew that he

growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he had no intention of ever

he plan on letting him know

to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went to

coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been

steps backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just

all I want is a quiet life. If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.” Ryan

fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe you got it from sleeping with

the very least, he is leagues better than someone like

with you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him.

2946 With those words, he stormed

him and said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore

Mr. Fowler

woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs.

was a

months away from giving

yet, she

client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay

the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a

Albert had to

enough to let her sit in the

that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring

one to pry into other people's

Eagles.

respected Albert. He

at the airport. As soon as the car stopped, Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside

Her name was Jessie.

was holding on to

at them quietly, her long eyelashes

former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and say hello.” As Albert said this, he reached for

idea of going out to meet

no longer wanted to have any connection with

was by his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child. This

last saw each other, and now, Marcus

be that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

we didn't part on friendly terms. I really

don't have to meet him. I'll just go

quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to

was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face and

child, “I told

you behaved like a jerk, you should

you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called

widened in surprise. “Uncle

admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort

Rena was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would send her expensive

Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he

going on

indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he couldn't stop

heard this story, he

he had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate

smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging

just a friend,”

pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting late, I need to board,” he said to Albert after

chin slightly

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