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

space, and she invited Julie to

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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,

was old, but it

arrived at the apartment building,

called, giving

the warmth of her greeting, sadness made

no stranger to the ups and downs of life. It would take a

her things, she grabbed Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all

was no need to

none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with

held her belly

with satisfaction.

opened her Luggage and took her things

the bag contained

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

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

just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll

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

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

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

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

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

probably thought he misheard or it was her

that looked really expensive. Melissa... are you sure you don't want to

arm gently. “Didn't you say it yourself? We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell

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

It was Ryan.

come to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide

him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten into him. He had sold his parents”

didn’t want anything to do

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his condition, and he knew that he would likely never be

Melissa's

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

he plan on letting him know

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

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

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

keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious job... Think it over and choose wisely.”

he let out a cruel laugh. “Haha, I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub

At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit

I heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There

those words, he

door after him and said. “I'm sure of it now. That asshole is unable to have a child. Why else would he

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

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 no point in agonizing over something

calmness was a

two months away

she was still

important client. There had been no Books Chapters

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

had to bring

her sit in the back seat and talk to her from

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

wasn't one to pry into other

Eagles.

He was

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

Her name was Jessie.

holding on to Marcus’ arm

quietly, her

“What is it? Do you know him?" Melissa forced a smile and answered, “He's my former boss." Albert's smile

didn't like the idea of going

she no longer wanted

she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a very awkward and unbearable situation for

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

talked

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 a good idea, Mr. Waston.” Albert nodded

to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a sigh of relief when she heard

stepped out of the car and hurried over to open the rear door for

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

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

behaved like a jerk, you should really help me with

think that's a good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and 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 are you

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

celebrating her birthday and even on Valentine's Day, he would send

refuse to accept them, he

on for about twenty years

time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the

heard this story, he was left

choice but to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite

Albert asked with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging

friend,” Marcus clarified with a faint

grabbed his hand even tighter and said to Albert, “Hello, Uncle Albert!” Marcus quickly pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly

lifted his chin slightly in

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