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 rented a decent

space, and she invited Julie

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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 home. You gave me the address, and

lived in was old, but it was

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

giving

warmth of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of

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

was no need to

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

Melissa held her belly and

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

Then, she opened her Luggage and took her things out

from some clothes, all the bag

the little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a

her

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

&

but 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

I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?”

knew her enough 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

finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the

he misheard

a long 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 two another chance? From

it yourself? We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him."

pat to Melissa. “I'll

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, and he asked in a low voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized Ryan. She

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 and combined with her own savings, gave

anything to do

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was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be able

Melissa's womb

marry Ryan, he could raise the child as

did he plan on letting him know Melissa's

entrance, it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to

about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been

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

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

the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus

very least, he is

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

those

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

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

would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There

was a

two months away

yet, she

important client. There had been no Books

that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and

had

let her sit in the back seat

been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and

one to pry into other people's

Eagles.

He

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

Her name was Jessie.

was holding on

looked at them quietly, her

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 see. Then, let's go and say hello.” As Albert said this, he reached for the door with the intention of getting down

didn't like the idea of going out to meet

no longer wanted to have any connection

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

a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl

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

“I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms.

you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a sigh of relief when

said, quickly stepped out of

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

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 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

you behaved like a jerk, you should

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

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle

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

on

usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted that she

had been going on for about twenty years

felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider

heard this story, he was left

choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate

with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still

just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a faint

Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting

lifted his chin slightly in

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