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.

and rented

than enough space, and

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wait at home. You gave me the address,

she lived in was old, but it

the apartment building, she saw Julie

called, giving

her greeting, sadness

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

her stomach. “It must

no need

slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it.

is nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

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

Luggage and took

clothes, all the bag contained were supplements

find a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able

to her and wiped her

nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll

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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 but

tears. “From now

Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today?

with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa. I've gone through what you're going through now.

was a long pause 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,

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

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

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 over you. Okay.

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

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 voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized Ryan.

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

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thought differently. Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be able to have his

Melissa's womb gave

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

he plan on

practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked

here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had

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

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 stared

“Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I

Julie sneered. “So what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit a

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

2946 With those words,

now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent?

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

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

was a small relief

was two months away from

she was still

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

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

these circumstances, Albert had to bring

let her sit in the back seat and talk to

the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young,

pry into other

Eagles.

Albert. He was

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.

Her name was Jessie.

holding on

at them quietly, her long

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

the idea of going out to

longer wanted to have

was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable situation

other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl

talked about! Before

up a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't

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 hello to him

out of the car and hurried over

Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm.

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

behaved like a jerk, you should really

quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie

suddenly

looked up and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

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

on Valentine's Day, he would send her

would usually refuse to accept

going on for about

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

heard this story,

admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but

Jessie who was

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

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

chin

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