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.

and rented a decent

than enough space, and she invited Julie to

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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 anymore. “Okay, I'll go back first.” Forty minutes later, she returned

she lived in was old, but it was

building, she

giving

the warmth of her greeting,

everything that had happened to her, Julie was no stranger to the ups

her 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 questions about

was no need

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

held

Julie looked around and hummed with

Luggage and took her things

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 save some college funds

came to her and wiped her tears.

had nothing too, and I'm just starting over now. You don't have to worry. We'll be able to

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pang of sadness to Melissa. Julie's husband was

drying Melissa's tears. “From now

and I'l be counting on you too.” Then, she brought up another topic. “How was the

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

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

answered calmly, “No. Vanessa was also there. He probably thought he misheard or it was her

whispered. “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,

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

The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa.

It was Ryan.

check on Melissa. His eyes went wide at the sight

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

want anything to

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

life growing inside Melissa's womb gave him

would be willing to marry Ryan, he could raise the child as

on letting him

with 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

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

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

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

the half a year that I

what? It's none of your business. At the very least, he

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,

those

to have a child. Why else would he be so persistent? Ignore him. He won't be able to

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

woman who would be taking her place by Marcus’ side and one day become

calmness was a small

two months away from giving

yet, she

she accompanied Albert to the airport to pick up an important client. There had been no Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &

for the fact that the client was from abroad, they couldn't find a proper translator in time and

had to bring

to let her sit in the back seat and

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

pry into other people's

Eagles.

He was a

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

Her name was Jessie.

moment, she was holding on to Marcus’ arm

them quietly, her long eyelashes

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

like the idea of going out

longer

while she was alone and pregnant his child. This was

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

girlfriend of Marcus’ that Ryan had talked

and we didn't part on friendly terms. I really don't think it's a good idea, Mr. Waston.”

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

said, quickly stepped out of the car and

over 40, he still maintained his physical charm. After all, he had a

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

you behaved like a jerk, you should really

reason why I should help you,” Marcus grumbled in displeasure and quickly removed her hand which she had placed

Albert suddenly called out,

his eyes widened in surprise. “Uncle

admired Marcus’ mother, Rena. Albert himself also never

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

to accept them, he always insisted

been going on

displeased with it. But over time, he became indifferent and began to consider

first heard this story, he

was not

to Jessie who was still hanging on Marcus’ arm. “Care

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

pulled his arm out of her grip. He wasn't a particularly warm

chin slightly

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