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.

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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

she lived in was old,

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw

giving her a

her greeting,

no stranger to the ups and downs

down her things, she 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

no need

but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs,

much is nothing." Melissa held her belly and

they arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

2944 Then, she opened her Luggage and took her things out

clothes, all the bag

a place and open

came to her and wiped her

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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,

Melissa's tears. “From now on,

I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa

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

she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did

was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie

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

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

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

It was Ryan.

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

eyes at him, she asked, “What are you doing here?” Ryan ignored her 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 know what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents” house and gave her the 400 thousand dollars he got from it.

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knew that he would likely never

growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would

on letting him

with his dramatic entrance, it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged

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

embarrassed.

you can't blame me for what I might

I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub

of your business. At the very least, he is leagues

want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be

With those words, he

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

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

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

was a

two months away

yet, she was still

to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been

abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the

had to bring

was considerate enough to let her sit in the back seat and talk to

the Watson Group that he had

one to pry into

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He was a

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 him. Melissa recognized her. She remembered the woman as the daughter of a rich family from that

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to

them quietly, her

answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and

idea of

For one, she no longer wanted

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

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

new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert

made up a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good

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

what Albert said, quickly stepped out of

40, he still maintained his

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

jerk, you should really

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 again, acting

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled the

in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you in Duefron?”

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

and even on

to accept them,

had been going on

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

this

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

Jessie who was

a friend,”

said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle

his chin slightly

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