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.

returned to Duefron and rented a decent

space, and she

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had just arrived in Duefron 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

old, but it

the apartment building, she

Melissa called, giving

of her greeting, sadness made her

everything that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life.

settling on her stomach. “It must be

no

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

nothing." Melissa held her

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

opened her Luggage and took her

some clothes, all the bag

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

came to her and wiped her tears. “What are you crying for?”

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

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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

drying Melissa's tears. “From now on,

up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I

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 ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident on

thought he misheard or it was her that others were

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 for each other.” Julie kept her eyes fixed

yourself? 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

to Melissa.

It was Ryan.

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

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

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aware of his condition, and he knew

growing inside Melissa's womb gave

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

did he plan on letting

it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She

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

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

me for what I might do. For example, your precious

year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe

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

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, Melissa.

those words, he stormed

unable to have a child. Why else

with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another

that there would be a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no

was a small relief to

months away from giving

yet, she was

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

these circumstances, Albert had to bring her with

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

he had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young,

wasn't one to pry into other

Eagles.

He was

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.

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to

looked at them quietly, her long eyelashes

Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and say hello.” As

the idea of going

longer wanted to have any connection with

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

over half a year since they last saw each other,

new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about!

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 idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert nodded in

you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a

of the car and hurried over to open the

was the president of Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had

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

jerk, you should really help

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

suddenly

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

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

even on Valentine's Day, he would send her expensive

would usually refuse to accept them,

on for about twenty years

felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to

heard this

he had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive

a smile, referring to Jessie who

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus

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,

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