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

more than enough space, and she invited Julie to live with

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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.”

in was old, but it

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building,

called, giving her

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made

that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups and

Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be

was no need

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

is nothing." Melissa held her belly and led the

and hummed with satisfaction.

Luggage and took her things

the bag contained were

baby while you 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

her and wiped her tears. “What

just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A

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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

tears. “From now on, we have

she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can

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 able to

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

misheard or it was her that others

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 other.” Julie kept her

know. You can't tell him." Julie let

to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man

It was Ryan.

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

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

want anything to do with Ryan

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

inside Melissa's

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

did he plan on

easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie. She picked up the broom and went to hit

bastard! Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!"

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

you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.” Ryan

laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus

very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!”

ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with

2946 With those

said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent?

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

side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter

a small relief

two months away from giving birth.

she was still

There had

they couldn't find a proper

these circumstances, Albert had to

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

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

wasn't one to pry into

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was

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

Her name was Jessie.

holding on to Marcus’

quietly, her long eyelashes

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

the idea of going out to meet

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any

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

a year since they last saw each other, and

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

and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a

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

what Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car

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

of distance?” But Jessie said with a pout like a spoiled child, “I told my family I have a boyfriend, but they

like a jerk, you should

think that's a 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

suddenly called

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

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

even on Valentine's Day, he would send her

accept

going on

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

Marcus first heard this story, he was

that Albert was

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

a friend,”

He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting

lifted his chin

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