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.

to Duefron and rented a

space, and

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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

lived in was old, but it

arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie

called, giving her

of her greeting, sadness

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

eyes finally settling on her stomach. “It must be so

no need to

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

nothing." Melissa held her belly and led

around and hummed with satisfaction. “Your baby's

her Luggage and

from some clothes, all the bag contained were supplements for

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 her and wiped her tears. “What are

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

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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 else but

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

on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the prenatal check-up today?

the baby? You

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

there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her

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

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 resigned sigh. “I can't win over you. Okay. We will do

Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go

It was Ryan.

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

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 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

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was aware of his condition, and he knew that he would

inside Melissa's womb gave him

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

did he plan on letting him

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

think about coming back here. Or I'l kill you!" Ryan had always been one to abuse the weak and fear the

embarrassed. “You'll regret this, Melissa."

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

I see you've become much fiercer in the half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you? Maybe you got it

It's none of your business. At the very least, he is leagues better than someone like you!” Her words hit a

is setting him up with someone. There will be no shortage of beautiful, upper-class women around him. Women

those

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 anything with me here.” Melissa gave her a calm

you sure you're fine with this? Mr. Fowler might really settle

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 she had long accepted as

was a small relief to

away from giving birth.

she

to pick up an important client. There had been

find a proper translator in time and Melissa was the only one in the entire secretariat division

had

let her sit in the back seat and talk to her from

the Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he was young, and he couldn't bring himself to love

wasn't one to pry

Eagles.

He was

people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking at the very front was Marcus, with a woman

Her name was Jessie.

holding on

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 with the intention of getting down from

Melissa didn't like the idea of going out to meet

one, she no longer wanted to have

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

each other, and now, Marcus

new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked about! Before Albert could get down from the

some disagreements with him at work back then and we didn't

with him, I guess you don't have to meet him. I'll just go

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

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

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 me. If not for James’ sake, at least

like a jerk, you should really help

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

what a coincidence!” Albert suddenly

quickly looked up and his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle Albert, why are you in

Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother,

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

accept

on for about twenty

the beginning, Waylen usually felt displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to

Marcus first heard this story, he was

himself that Albert was not only a quite impressive

with a smile, referring to Jessie who was still hanging on

friend,”

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

his chin slightly

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