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

more than enough space, and she invited Julie to

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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 back first.” Forty minutes later, she returned to

she lived in was old, but it was clean

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many bags

giving her

the warmth of her greeting, sadness

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

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 on your own." Julie

no

Julie would have none of it. She

much is nothing." Melissa held her belly and

hummed with satisfaction. “Your

she opened her Luggage and took her

the

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 eyes

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

now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A

&

with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and

Melissa's tears. “From now on, we

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

“You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the

I ran into Marcus at

“No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.”

while, Julie whispered. “When you left, Mr. Fowler had 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

held Julie's arm gently. “Didn't you say it 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 win over you. Okay. We will do it ourselves.” Melissa leaned gently on Julie's

to Melissa.

It was Ryan.

in his 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. She knew he was

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 want anything to do with

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

life growing inside Melissa's womb gave

Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus

did he plan on letting him

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

Or I'l kill you!" Ryan

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

in a cold tone, “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 precious

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

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

done with 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,

2946 With those words,

That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything with me here.” Melissa

words. “Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler

place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter

a small

away

she was still

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to go, had it not been for the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the only one in the entire

circumstances, Albert had to bring

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

years old, and 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

wasn't one to pry into other

Eagles.

He was a

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

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on

quietly,

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

Melissa didn't like the idea

no longer wanted

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

year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl from a background that matched

Ryan had talked about!

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 idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert

unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over

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 and

handling his Luggage. At some point, he 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 even

the time you behaved like a jerk,

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

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

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

well-known fact in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort to conceal this

celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

accept them,

on for about twenty years

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was

was not only a

who was still

just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a

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

lifted his chin

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