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

than enough space, and she invited Julie

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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

lived in was old, but it was

building,

Melissa called, giving

her greeting, sadness made

the ups and downs of life. It would take a lot to surprise

“It must

was no need

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

Melissa held her belly and led

and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

Luggage and took her

all the bag contained were

to work. When the little one’s old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a

wiped her tears.

have to worry. We'll be able to take care

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Melissa. Julie's husband was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In

tears. “From now on, we

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

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

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

thought he misheard or it was her that others were

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

“Didn't you say it yourself? We'll 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 it ourselves.”

light pat to Melissa. “I'll

It was Ryan.

Melissa. His eyes went wide at

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.

anything to

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

Melissa's womb gave

child. It was a descendant of the Fowlers. If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as

he plan on letting him

it was easy to guess what his intentions were. He was practically volunteering to be the child's father. His audacity enraged

I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one

a few steps backward, both angry and 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 wisely.” Ryan stared

much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe you

the very least, he is leagues better

family is setting him

With those

closed the door after him and said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to do anything

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

already known when she left that there would be a woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day

was a small relief to

away from giving birth.

she was

the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

from abroad, they couldn't find a

of these circumstances, Albert had to bring her

the back seat and talk to her from

of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring himself to

one to pry into other people's private

Eagles.

He was a

the black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman beside him. Melissa recognized her.

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

quietly, her long eyelashes

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

didn't like the idea of going

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any

his beloved woman was by his side, while she was alone and pregnant his child.

other, and

talked about! Before Albert could get

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

meet him. I'll

of the car and hurried over to open the

still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face and figure that

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

jerk, you should really

should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she

suddenly called out, which startled the

in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you

was a well-known fact in both Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother,

on Valentine's Day, he would send

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them,

had been going on for about twenty

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

this story,

himself that Albert was not only a

referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm.

just a friend,”

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

chin slightly

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