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.

to Duefron and rented a decent

enough space, and she invited Julie

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around all over the place. Just wait at home. You gave me the address, and I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly

lived in was old, but it was

apartment building, she saw Julie and her

Melissa called, giving her a

greeting, sadness made her eyes

to the ups and downs of life.

finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your

was no

carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She

much is nothing." Melissa held her

and hummed with

2944 Then, she opened her Luggage and took

from some clothes, all the bag contained were

one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a

to her and wiped her tears. “What are you

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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pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in.

“From now on,

be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another

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 offer some advice.” Melissa shook

a long pause before she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did

probably thought he misheard or it was her

while, Julie whispered. “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 other.” Julie

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

2945 The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had

It was Ryan.

come to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight

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.

want anything to do with

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differently. Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that

life growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

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

plan on letting him know

was practically volunteering to

you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse

angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa."

I want is a quiet life. If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I

year that I hadn't

of your business. At the very least,

at 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. There will be no shortage of

those words, he

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

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

and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time. There was no

was a small

months away from giving

she

up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters

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

of these circumstances, Albert had to bring her

was considerate enough to let her sit in the

heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when

one to pry into other

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Albert. He was a

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.

was holding on to

them quietly,

looked at her, and then 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

Melissa didn't like the idea of going

For one, she no longer wanted

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

over half a year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually

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

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

you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a sigh of relief when

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

was the president of Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face and figure that belied

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

the time you behaved like a jerk, you should

quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew closer to him again, acting

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why

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

on Valentine's Day, he would send

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted

going on for about twenty

beginning, Waylen usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's

this story, he was

himself that Albert was not only a

with a smile, referring to Jessie who

a friend,” Marcus clarified with a faint

hand even tighter 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

chin slightly in

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