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.

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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

space, and she

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had just arrived 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

in was old, but

at the apartment building, she

giving her

warmth of her greeting, sadness made

no stranger to the ups and downs of life.

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

was no

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

nothing." Melissa held

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

Luggage and took her

clothes, all the bag contained were supplements for

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.

wiped her tears. “What are you crying for?”

have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A

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sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In the end, she had

drying Melissa's tears. “From now on, we

brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up

asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby?

I ran into Marcus at the hospital.”

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

“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 how I see it, he really Loves you.” With a bitter smile, Melissa said, “We're not right for each

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

rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll

It was Ryan.

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

she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into

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

life growing inside Melissa's womb

It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could

did he plan on letting him know Melissa's

were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His

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

and embarrassed. “You'll

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

you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't

“So what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better

her. “Watch your mouth. Anyway, Marcus is done with you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone.

those words, he

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

remembering Ryan's words. “Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her head and

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 no point in agonizing over something she had long

a small relief

two months away from

she

had been no Books

it not been for the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was

had to bring

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

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

pry into other people's

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respected Albert. He

they 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

Her name was Jessie.

was holding on to Marcus’

at them quietly, her

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

idea of going

longer wanted to have any

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

had been over half a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl from a background

new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the car, Melissa quickly

immediately made up a rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a

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

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

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

was focused on handling 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

jerk, you should really

why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his

suddenly called

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

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

celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted

on

became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution

Marcus first heard this story, he was left

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

asked with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still

“She's just a friend,”

out of her grip. 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 on

his chin slightly

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