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

space, and she invited

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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

in was old, but it was

apartment building, she saw

called, giving her

of her greeting, sadness made her eyes

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

grabbed Melissa's hand. Julie looked her up and down, her eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be

was no need

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

held

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

Luggage and took her things

some clothes, all the

old enough to go to kindergarten, I'l find a place and open a small diner. With that,

her tears. “What are

have to worry. We'll be able to take care of your child.” A bittersweet

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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

“From now on, we have

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

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

prenatal check-up today. I ran into Marcus at the

calmly, “No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard

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

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

and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door.” She

It was Ryan.

to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in a low voice, “Is Melissa here?” (Eagles) Julie recognized Ryan. She knew he

since she left. She just met him by accident one time. Melissa didn't know what had gotten

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

growing inside Melissa's womb

If Melissa would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as his own. Marcus would never know, as he had

on letting him

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

I'l kill you!" Ryan had always

angry and embarrassed. “You'll

If you keep pestering me, you can't blame me for what I might do.

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 off on

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

your 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 him. Women

those words, he stormed

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

“Melissa, are you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle down with another woman.” Melissa lowered her head and touched her

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 she had long accepted as

a

two months away from

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they couldn't find a proper translator in time and Melissa was

circumstances, Albert had to bring her

considerate enough to let her sit in the back seat and talk to her from time

he had always been single. Melissa heard from the employees of the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he

to pry into

Eagles.

He was a good

from them. Walking

Her name was Jessie.

that moment, she was holding on to

looked at them quietly,

her, and then at Marcus. He gave 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

didn't like the idea of

For one, she no longer

while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was a

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 Albert could get

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

with a smile, “Since you had an unpleasant experience with him, I guess you don't have to meet him.

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

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

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 Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

you behaved like a jerk, you

good reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly called out, which startled the

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why

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

and even on Valentine's Day, he would send

though Rena would usually refuse to accept them, he always insisted

been going on

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,

admit to himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive businessman,

who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm.

a friend,” Marcus clarified

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 warm person. “Uncle Albert, it's getting late, I need to board,”

his chin

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