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

and she invited Julie to live

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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

community she lived in was old, but it was

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and

giving her a

warmth of her greeting,

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

looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It

was no need 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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and

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

and took her

clothes, all the bag contained were

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

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 be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet smile appeared

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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

“From now on, we have each

you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I

the baby? You

was a long pause before she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at

Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie

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.” Julie kept her eyes

child together. He can't know. You can't tell him."

pat to Melissa. “I'll go open

It was Ryan.

the bags 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

“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. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his

anything to do with

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of his condition, and he knew

life growing inside Melissa's

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

he plan on letting

to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and

even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan

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

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

you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off

the very least,

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

door after him and said. “I'm 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

“Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down

and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no point in agonizing over something she had long accepted

a small relief to

was two months away

yet, she

to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily

that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a

Albert had

her sit in the back seat 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 himself to love

pry into other

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a

arrived at the airport. As soon as the car stopped, Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking at the very

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to

looked at them quietly, her

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

Melissa didn't like the idea of going out to meet

2947 For one, she no longer

and pregnant

saw each other,

Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the car, Melissa quickly

at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think

meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed

said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open the rear

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

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 decided to send someone to follow

like a jerk, you should

help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed

Albert suddenly

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

Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena.

birthday and even on

would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted that

been going on for

and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the

this story, he was

that Albert was not only a quite

referring to Jessie who was still hanging

2948 “She's just a friend,”

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

chin slightly in

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