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 live with

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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

old, but

at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many

giving

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot to surprise

settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things

was no need

things, but Julie would have none of it.

Melissa held her belly and

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

Luggage and took her

the

“I'l 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 be able to save some college funds for our little angel.” Melissa's

and wiped her

years ago I had nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet smile appeared on Melissa's

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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

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

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

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 her

the prenatal check-up today. I

Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others

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 for each other.”

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.

a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the

It was Ryan.

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. She knew he

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. She took the money and combined with

anything to

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was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never

inside Melissa's

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

on letting him

easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father.

coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak and fear the

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

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.” Ryan stared at her for

“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

business. At the very least, he

you. He won't ever want you. From 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

2946 With those words,

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

paused, remembering Ryan's words. “Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle

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

a small relief to

months away

yet, she

up an important client. There had been no Books

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

of these circumstances, Albert had to

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, and he couldn't bring himself

to pry into other people's

Eagles.

Albert. He was a good

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.

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

at them quietly,

“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, let's go and say hello.” As Albert said this, he reached

idea

one, she no longer wanted to have any connection

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

year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose

had talked

and we

he said with a smile, “Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him.

driver, when he heard what Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open the rear

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

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

like a jerk,

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 again, acting nice

coincidence!” Albert suddenly

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you

in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any

on Valentine's Day, he would send

to accept them, he always insisted that she

been going on for

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

Marcus first heard this story, he

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

who was still hanging on

just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a

Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't

lifted his chin

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