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.

returned to Duefron and

than enough space, and

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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.

was old,

Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and

giving her

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made her

everything that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot to surprise

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 questions

no need to

none of it. She

Melissa held her belly and

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

Luggage and took

the bag

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

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

asked softly. “Twenty years ago I had 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.” A bittersweet smile appeared

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sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son

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

another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa

“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 able to offer some advice.”

the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident

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

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

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

light pat to Melissa. “I'll

It was Ryan.

went wide at the sight of Julie, and

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 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 it back to

didn’t want anything to do with Ryan

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

inside Melissa's womb

Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the

on letting him know

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

you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the

embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just ignored him.

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 choose

out a cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I

It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues

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

a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything with me here.” Melissa gave

are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.”

a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only

calmness was a small relief

two months away

she was still

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

fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator

these circumstances, Albert had

was considerate enough to let her sit in the

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

to pry into

Eagles.

He was a good

black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on

quietly, her long

at Marcus. He gave Melissa a gentle 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 from the

Melissa didn't like the idea of

no longer wanted to have any

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

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

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

back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think

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

he heard what Albert said, quickly stepped out of

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

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

like a jerk,

quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm,

Albert suddenly called out, which

eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself

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

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he

been going on for about twenty years

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

Marcus first heard this

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

asked with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on

2948 “She's just a friend,”

and said to 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

his chin slightly

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