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

more than enough space, and she

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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 manage.” Melissa

she lived in was old,

the apartment building, she saw Julie and her

giving her

her greeting,

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

stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on

no need

her head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led the

they arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction.

Luggage and took her things out one by

the bag contained were supplements for

a place and open a small diner. With that, I'd be able

and wiped her tears. “What are you crying

and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take care of

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the words with confidence, but her certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in

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

can count on me, and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today? Can I have a look?” Melissa

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

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

answered calmly, “No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie

you sure you don't want to give you two another chance?

be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will do

2945 The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had not expected the man

It was Ryan.

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 Ryan.

one time. Melissa didn't know what

anything to

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Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely

Melissa's womb gave

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

plan on

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

kill you!" Ryan had

backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa." Melissa just ignored him.

cold 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 wisely.” Ryan stared at

in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe you got it from sleeping with him

what? It's none of your business. At the very least,

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 beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women you could never

With those words,

it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so

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

had already known when she 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 a matter of time. There

was a

months away

yet, she was

important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &

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

circumstances, Albert had to bring

the back

single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't

to pry into

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a good

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 recognized her. She remembered the woman as the

Her name was Jessie.

was holding

them quietly, her long

answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see.

Melissa didn't like the idea

longer wanted to have any connection

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

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

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

disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert nodded in

I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say

out of the car and hurried over to open

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

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 to follow me. If not for James’ sake, at least

a jerk, you should really help me with this.”

removed her hand

suddenly called out, which

quickly looked up and his eyes widened in surprise.

Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort

her birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

refuse to accept them, he always insisted that

on for

usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family

first heard this story, he

no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate romantic.

with a smile, referring to Jessie who was

a friend,” Marcus clarified

“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 board,” he said to Albert after checking

his chin slightly in

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