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

enough space, and she invited Julie to live

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just arrived 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 smiled fondly and didn't argue anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.” Forty minutes

lived in was old, but

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

Melissa called, giving

greeting,

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

her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It

no need to

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led the

hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving

she opened her Luggage and took her things out one

some clothes, all the

years taking care of your 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 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

too, and I'm 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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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

tears. “From now on, we have

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

with the baby?

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

Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.”

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

can't tell him." Julie let out a resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will do it ourselves.” Melissa

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.

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

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. She took the money and combined with her own savings, gave it back

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thought differently. Ryan was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be able to

inside Melissa's womb gave him

would be willing to marry

did he plan on letting him

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

even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had

few steps backward, both angry and embarrassed.

blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.” Ryan stared at her for a long

in the half a year that I hadn't seen you.

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

From what I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of

those

unable to have a child. Why else would

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

be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become Mrs.

calmness was a small relief to

away from

yet, she was still

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

these circumstances, Albert had to bring

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

single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman

wasn't one to pry into other

Eagles.

respected Albert. He

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

Her name was Jessie.

holding on

them quietly, her long eyelashes

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

the idea

2947 For one, she no longer wanted to have any

woman was by his side, while she was alone and

saw each other, and now, Marcus eventually chose

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

rather clumsy excuse. “I had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's

with a smile, “Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say

driver, when he heard what Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to open

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

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

time you behaved like a jerk, you

you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

surprise. “Uncle Albert, why

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

even on Valentine's Day,

accept

going on for about

became indifferent and began

this story, he

no choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a

smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm. “Care to introduce

just a friend,”

arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's

his chin slightly in

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