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.

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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 a decent

enough space, and she invited Julie

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but Julie refused. “You're pregnant. You shouldn't be running around all over the place. Just wait at home. You

old, but

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw

giving

her greeting, sadness made her eyes

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

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 asked no questions about

no

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

is nothing." Melissa held her belly

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

opened her Luggage and took her things out

some clothes, all the bag contained were

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 watered. “Julie... she

and wiped her tears. “What

have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet

&

Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her

Melissa's tears. “From now

be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was

to be able to guess what it meant. “You didn't have 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 might be able to offer some

today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked,

thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.”

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

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

The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa.

It was Ryan.

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,

asked, “What are you 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.

to do with Ryan

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Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would

inside Melissa's womb

was Marcus’ child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he

did he plan on letting him know

what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went

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

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

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

let out a cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off

very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her

mouth. Anyway, Marcus is 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, upper-class women

With those words, he stormed

sure of it now. 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 gave

you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler

one day become

a small relief

two months away from giving

she was

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

they couldn't find

Albert had to

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

single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an

pry

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respected Albert. He was a good

Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to

at them quietly, her long

it? Do you know him?" Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't

like the idea of going out

For one, she no longer wanted to have any

alone and pregnant his child. This was a

last saw each other, and now, Marcus

of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from

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

to meet him. I'll just go

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

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

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

you behaved like a jerk,

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

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

surprise. “Uncle

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

Rena was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted that she

on for about twenty

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was

Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also

to Jessie who was still hanging

just a friend,”

of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting

chin slightly in

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