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.

returned to Duefron and rented a

more than enough space, and she invited Julie to live

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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

in was old, but

apartment building, she saw Julie and her

Melissa called, giving her a

the warmth of her greeting,

stranger to the ups and downs

up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so hard to be pregnant while managing things all on your own." Julie asked no

was no need

carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her

is nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

with

Luggage and took her things

all the bag contained were supplements

two 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,

her tears. “What are you

You don't have to worry. We'll be able to take

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was in jail, and her own son didn't take her in. In the

drying Melissa's tears. “From

me, and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic.

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 gone through what you're going through now. I

she finally spoke. “I didn't have the prenatal check-up today. I

probably thought he misheard or it was her that others

“When you 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 kept her

held Julie's 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 him." Julie let out a

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

It was Ryan.

hand that contained things suitable for expecting mothers, he seemed to have 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

to do with

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

life growing inside Melissa's

be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he had no intention of

did he plan on letting him

his 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. She picked up

bastard! Don't even think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to

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

a quiet life. If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might

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

least, he is leagues better than someone

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

With those words,

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

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

side and one day become Mrs. Fowler. It was only a matter of time.

calmness was a small relief

away from

she

pick up an important client. There had been no Books

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

had to bring

sit in the back seat and talk to

from the employees of the Watson Group that

one to pry into other

Eagles.

respected Albert. He was a

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

Her name was Jessie.

she was holding on to Marcus’

quietly, her long

“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 from the

Melissa didn't like the idea of going out to

she no longer wanted to have any connection

his beloved woman was by his side, while she was alone and

other,

Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could

had some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think

you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a

what Albert said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over

in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a face and figure

Marcus was focused on handling 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

jerk, you should really help me with this.”

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

suddenly called out, which startled

and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

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

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

usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted

had been going on for about

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

Marcus first heard this

admit to himself that Albert was not only

referring to Jessie who was still hanging on

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus clarified with

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

lifted his chin

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