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.

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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

community she lived in was old, but it was clean and

as Melissa arrived at the apartment building, she saw Julie and her many

called, giving her

warmth of her greeting, sadness

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

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

no need

her head slightly. She offered to help Julie carry her things, but Julie would have none of it. She went upstairs, easily carrying her bags with her. “I'm used to this,” Julie said

nothing." Melissa held her belly

they arrived inside, Julie looked around and hummed with satisfaction.

she opened her Luggage and took her things out one

the

spend the next 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

wiped her tears.

don't have to worry.

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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

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

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

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 might be able to offer some advice.” Melissa

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

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

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

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 it ourselves.” Melissa leaned gently on

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

It was Ryan.

for expecting mothers, he seemed to have come to check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight of Julie, and he asked in

Ryan ignored her 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 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

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he knew that he would likely never be able to

growing inside Melissa's

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

did he plan on letting

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

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

backward, both angry and embarrassed. “You'll

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

half a year that I hadn't seen you. What? Did Marcus rub off on you?

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

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 you could never be. Give up, Melissa. You have

2946 With those words, he stormed

the 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 him. He won't be able

with this? Mr. Fowler might

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

was a small relief to

two months away from giving

yet, she was

airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

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

had to bring

in the

Watson Group that he had once met an amazing woman when he

pry into other

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respected Albert. He was

arrived at the airport. As soon as the car stopped, Melissa saw a group of people get out of the black Limo across from them. Walking

Her name was Jessie.

was holding on to Marcus’

quietly, her

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

didn't like the idea of going out

no longer

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

last saw each other,

Jessie must be that new girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

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

meet him. I'll just go over and say hello to him

quickly stepped out of the car and

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

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

you behaved like a jerk, you should really help me with

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

Albert suddenly called out,

in surprise. “Uncle Albert,

Heron and Duefron that Albert admired Marcus’ mother,

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

would usually refuse to accept them, he always

on for

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

Marcus first heard this

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

Jessie who was still hanging

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

arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm person. “Uncle

his chin

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