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.

Duefron and rented

more than enough space, and she

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to pick her up, but Julie refused. “You're pregnant. You shouldn't be running around all over the place. Just wait at

lived in was old, but it was clean

the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many

called, giving

warmth of her greeting, sadness

stranger to the

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

was no need to

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Luggage and took

some clothes, all the bag contained were

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

wiped her tears. “What are you

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

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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

kept drying Melissa's tears. “From now

she 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

prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the

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

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 it, he really Loves you.” With a bitter smile,

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

Melissa. “I'll

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?”

one time. Melissa didn't know

to

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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 own

growing inside Melissa's

marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would

he plan on letting him know

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

bastard! Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!"

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

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...

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

Julie sneered. “So what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he

ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting

2946 With those words, he

else would he be so

sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.”

when she left 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

a small

was two months away from giving

yet, she was still

Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay

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

Albert had to bring

sit in the back seat and talk to her from time to

over 4@ 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

one to pry into

Eagles.

He was a

across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on

looked at them quietly, her

Melissa a gentle smile and asked, “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

like the idea of

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any connection

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

last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl from a background that

be that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down

disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly

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

stepped out 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

“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 decided to send someone to follow me. If not for James’ sake, at least Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books

jerk, you should really help me with this.”

don't 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

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

up and his eyes widened in surprise.

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

celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's

to accept them,

on for about

with it. But over time, he became indifferent and

first heard this story, he was left

himself that Albert was

a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm. “Care

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus

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 said to Albert after checking the time on his

lifted his chin

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