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.

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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 a decent

than enough space, and she invited Julie to

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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 I'l manage.” Melissa smiled fondly and didn't

lived in was old, but it was clean

the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many

called, giving her a

the warmth of her greeting, sadness

to the ups and downs of life. It would

eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It

no

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

much is nothing." Melissa held her belly and led the

with satisfaction. “Your baby's arriving at a pretty

opened her Luggage and took her things out

the

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, I'd be able to save some college

and wiped her tears.

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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certainty brought a pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was in

“From now on, we have each

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

“You didn't have the check-up?” she asked curiously. “Or is there anything wrong with the baby? You can

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

was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her that others were calling.” Julie carefully watched Melissa's

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

tell him." Julie let out a

Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She had

It was Ryan.

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

and instead called out loudly, “Melissa.” Hearing her name, she walked over. She hadn't even contacted Ryan since she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know

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

life growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

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

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. She picked up the broom and went

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

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

is a quiet life. If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might do. For example, your precious

you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen

At the very least,

heard, the Fowler family is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women you could never be. Give up, Melissa. You have

With those

is unable to have a child. Why else would he be so

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

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

was a small relief to

months away from

she was still

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they couldn't find a

these circumstances, Albert had to

considerate enough to let her sit in the back seat

that he had once met an amazing woman when he

wasn't one to pry into other people's private

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He was

stopped, Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking at the

Her name was Jessie.

was holding on to

at them quietly,

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

didn't like the idea

no longer

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

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

girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before

him at work back then and we

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 hello to him alone.” Melissa breathed a sigh of relief

said, quickly stepped out of the car and hurried

president of Waston Group in Heron. Even though he was over 40, he still maintained

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 believe me, and they even decided to send someone to follow

the time you behaved like a jerk, you should really help me with this.”

should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed on his arm, but

coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out,

up and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never made any effort to conceal this

even on Valentine's Day, he

Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted

been going on for

time, he became indifferent and began to consider it as Albert's contribution to the Fowler family since he couldn't stop

first heard this story, he was

to admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman, but also an affectionate romantic.

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

2948 “She's just a friend,” Marcus

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

lifted his chin slightly

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