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

than enough space, and she

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wait at

community she lived in was old, but it was

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and

giving

her greeting, sadness

no stranger to the ups

down 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 asked no

was no need to

slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her

Melissa held her belly and led

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving at a pretty

Luggage and took her things

all 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 eyes watered. “Julie... she said, her voice trembling with

came to her and wiped her tears. “What

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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the words with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take

tears. “From now on, we have

me, and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal

“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

she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked,

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

sure you don't want to give you two

know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over

to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not

It was Ryan.

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

left. She just met 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

want anything to do

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knew that

growing inside Melissa's womb

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

plan on

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

kill you!" Ryan had always

backward, both angry and embarrassed.

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 job... Think it over and

half a year that I hadn't seen you.

very least, he is leagues better than someone like

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 around him. Women you could never be. Give up, Melissa. You have no

those words, he stormed

said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would

fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her

and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no point in agonizing

was a small relief to

was two months away from

yet, she was

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

find a proper translator in time and Melissa

circumstances, Albert had to bring

the back seat

the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing

one to pry into

Eagles.

He was a good

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 front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding

them quietly,

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

the idea

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any

she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable situation for

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

new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert

made up a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly

I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just

out of the car and hurried over

Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical

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.

you behaved like a jerk, you should

displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled

quickly looked up and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena.

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

accept them, he always insisted that

been going on for about twenty

But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he couldn't stop

Marcus first heard this story, he

himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also

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

friend,” Marcus clarified with

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

lifted his chin slightly

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