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.

to Duefron and

space, and she invited Julie to

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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.” Forty minutes later, she returned

she lived in was old, but

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie

Melissa called, giving her

the warmth of her greeting,

happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot to surprise

“It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your own." Julie asked no questions about

no need

have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with her. “I'm used to this,”

Melissa held her belly and led the

around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Then, she opened her Luggage and took her things out one

from some clothes, all the bag contained were supplements

spend the next two 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, I'd

to her and wiped her tears.

softly. “Twenty years ago I had nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able

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had said the words with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In the end, she had no one else

Melissa's tears. “From now on, we have each

Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa answered with

to be able to guess 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 going through now. I

check-up today. I

calmly, “No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie carefully

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 see it, he really Loves you.” With a bitter smile, Melissa said, “We're not right

can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We

pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man standing

It was Ryan.

on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of

and instead called out loudly, “Melissa.” Hearing her name, she walked over. She hadn't even contacted Ryan since she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't

didn’t want anything to do with Ryan

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he knew that

Melissa's womb gave him

of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he

plan on letting him know Melissa's

his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged

Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak

took a few steps backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just ignored him.

tone, “Ryan, 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.”

you've become much fiercer in the half a year that

none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better

what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women you could never be. Give up,

2946 With those words,

sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so

fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her head and touched her

and one day

calmness was a small relief

was two months away from giving birth.

yet, she

an important client. There had been no Books Chapters

her to go, had it not been for the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and

had to bring her with

was considerate enough to let her sit in the

the Watson Group that he

to pry

Eagles.

Albert. He was a good

black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized her. She remembered the woman as the daughter of a rich family from

Her name was Jessie.

holding on to Marcus’ arm

them quietly, her

Melissa a gentle smile and asked, “What is it? Do you know him?" Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then,

like the idea

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any connection with

she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very

they last saw each other, and

girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms.

with him, I guess you don't have to meet

said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open the

was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After

point, he turned and said to Jessie, who was standing very close to him, “Isn't this inappropriate? Why not keep a bit of distance?” But Jessie said with a pout like a spoiled child, “I told my family I have a boyfriend, but they didn't believe me, and they even decided to send someone to follow me. If not for James’ sake, at least

a jerk, you should really help

her hand

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called

in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are

Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself

birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would send her

to accept

had been going on for about

beginning, Waylen usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he

this story, he was left

choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not

to Jessie who

friend,” Marcus clarified with

grabbed his hand even tighter and said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting late, I need to

lifted his chin slightly in

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