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

and

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in Duefron and Melissa wanted 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 I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.” Forty

she lived in was old, but it

arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie

called, giving her

of her greeting, sadness made her

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

her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant

no need

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly

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

her Luggage and took her

clothes, all the bag contained were supplements for

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 crying for?”

now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to

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her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was

drying Melissa's tears. “From

she brought up another topic. “How was

there anything wrong with the baby? You

check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did

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

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

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

gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man standing

It was Ryan.

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

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 parents” house and gave her the

want anything to

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

Melissa's womb gave

Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would

did he plan on

practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up

you!" Ryan had

a few steps backward, both angry and embarrassed.

keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might

he 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 on you? Maybe you got it from sleeping with him

what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her

heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of

2946 With those words, he stormed

Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be

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

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

was a small

months away from

yet, she

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

fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the only one in the entire secretariat division who could

circumstances, Albert had

considerate enough to let her sit in the back seat and talk to her from time

Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring

pry into other people's private

Eagles.

Albert. He was

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. She remembered the woman as

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding

them quietly,

a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and say

Melissa didn't like the idea of going

she no longer wanted to have any

beloved woman was by his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable situation for

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

of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

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 nodded

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

40, he still maintained

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 &

like a jerk, you should really help me with

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 closer to him again, acting nice and

Albert suddenly called out,

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

that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never

celebrating her birthday and even on

usually refuse to accept them,

been going on for about

usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and

Marcus first heard this

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

to Jessie who was

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a

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 board,” he said

chin slightly

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