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.

Duefron and rented

enough space, and she invited Julie to

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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

old, but

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many bags

giving her a

of her greeting, sadness made her

Julie was no stranger to the

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

no need to

shook her head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with her. “I'm used to

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

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

she opened her Luggage and took her things out one by

some clothes, all the bag contained were supplements for

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

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

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

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had said the words with confidence, 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 one else but

“From now on, we

you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was

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 her

a long pause before she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the hospital.” “Did he see you?" Julie asked, surprise evident on her

also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was

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

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 it ourselves.” Melissa leaned

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

It was Ryan.

bags in his 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

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.

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condition, and he knew that he would

growing inside Melissa's

in her stomach was Marcus’ child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as

plan on letting him know Melissa's

volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged Julie.

you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak

and embarrassed. “You'll regret this,

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 her

that

It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her

Marcus is done with you. He won't ever want you. From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with

those words,

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

Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her head and

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

calmness was a small relief to

months away from giving

she was still

to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

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

had to bring her with

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

that he had once met an

pry into other

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a good

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

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

at them quietly, her

Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile didn't falter. “I see. Then, let's go and

the idea of going out to

longer wanted to have any connection with

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

year since they last saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose a girl from a background that

must be that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good

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

when he heard what Albert said, quickly stepped out of

Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all,

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

the time you behaved like a jerk,

Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but Jessie drew

a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you in

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

Rena was celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day,

Rena would usually refuse to accept

been going on

over time, he became indifferent and began to consider it

this story, he

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

smile, referring to Jessie who was still

friend,” Marcus clarified

and said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He

his chin slightly in

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