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.

Duefron and rented

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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

in was old, but it was clean and

arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie

giving her

the warmth of her greeting,

her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of

grabbed Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all

was no need

her head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags

held her belly and

arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with

her Luggage and took her things out one

the bag contained were

little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able to save

her

and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take

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her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't

Melissa's tears. “From now on,

another topic. “How was 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 might be able to offer some advice.” Melissa shook

before she finally 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 her

probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie carefully

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

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

Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected

It was Ryan.

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

She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents” house and gave her the 400 thousand dollars he got from

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condition, and he knew that he would likely never be able to

inside Melissa's womb gave him

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

he plan on letting him know

were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's

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

a few steps backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret

“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

cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much 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 him

what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like

won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with

those words,

and said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able

remembering Ryan's words. “Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered

taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no point in agonizing over something she had long

was a small relief to

two months away from giving birth.

yet, she was still

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

was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper

of these circumstances, Albert had

let her sit in the back seat and talk to her

always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring himself to love anyone else

pry into

Eagles.

He was a good

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

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on

them quietly, her

it? Do you know him?" Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former

didn't like the idea

one, she no longer

his beloved woman was by his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward

been over half a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually

had talked about! Before Albert

work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think

“Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello

out of the car and

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

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 Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

you behaved like a jerk,

don't think that's a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew closer to him

Albert suddenly

surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are

Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort to conceal this

birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would

though Rena would usually refuse to accept

had been going on for about twenty

But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he couldn't

heard this story, he

had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was

Albert asked with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus clarified

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 board,” he said to Albert after checking the

his chin slightly

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