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.

For a while, he just stared at the rearview mirror with a faint smile. Then he answered, “There's too much going on there. I'm not going to sit through all that.” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

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 a

than enough space, and she invited Julie to live

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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,

she lived in was old, but

building, she saw

Melissa called, giving

the warmth of her greeting, sadness

Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life.

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 need

her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags

Melissa held her belly and led

inside, Julie looked around and hummed with

opened her Luggage and took her things

from some clothes, all the

to work. When the little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open

to her and wiped her

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.”

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said 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 her in. In the end, she had no

drying Melissa's tears. “From now on,

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

anything wrong with the baby? You can tell me, Melissa.

was a long pause before 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,

“No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others

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

Julie's arm gently. “Didn't you say 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 go

It was Ryan.

eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and

“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

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and he knew that he

inside Melissa's womb gave him

willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he had

plan on letting him know

dramatic entrance, it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His

here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always

embarrassed.

can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think

a year that I hadn't seen

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

Marcus is done with you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him

those words, he

closed the 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 to do anything with me here.” Melissa gave her

Mr. Fowler might

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

was a

away from giving birth.

she was

day, she accompanied Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the only

Albert had to bring

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

4@ years old, and he had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when

one to pry into other people's

Eagles.

Albert. He was a good

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

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to

quietly, her

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

idea of going out to meet

she no longer wanted to have

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

they last saw each other, and now, Marcus

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

work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea,

smile, “Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello

quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open the

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

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

you behaved like a jerk, you

a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

quickly looked up and his eyes widened in surprise.

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

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

to accept them, he always insisted

going on for

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was left

he had no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was

referring to Jessie who was

just a friend,” Marcus clarified with a faint

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

his chin

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