Chapter: 3384
Knocked out of his reverie, Albert quickly extinguished his cigarette and assumed a business-like demeanor. "I won't force you to meet him," he said calmly. "I just want to tell you that if he's not aware of your pregnancy, there may come a time when he will enter into a business alliance through marriage."
Albert wasn't really close to Marcus, but he could see that the young man's feelings for Melissa wasn't up to the level of a lifelong commitment yet.
Being indifferent by nature, he might behave the exact same way if he entered any new relationship. It was only a matter of time.
Clearly, he had analyzed the pros and cons of Melissa meeting with Marcus. Melissa herself was also aware of them.
She felt grateful to Albert for looking through the exact situation and reminding her of just what she needed to know.
Albert, on his part, understood Melissa's stance, so he didn't bother to say much. He only added, “As long as you don't regret it."
Melissa didn't regret it at all.
How could she? After all, the difference in their statuses was Like an insurmountable barrier. If they ever had any conflicts in the future, she would always end up at a disadvantage and get seen as not worthy of being called Mrs. Fowler.
She once liked Marcus very much, but she also had a sense of pride and dignity, which would not let her abase herself in any way.
Leaving Melissa to her own device, Albert went to meet his clients.
It was at this point that Melissa realized that he knew various niche Languages. Hence, he didn't really need any translator or her assistance at all.
Beyond the airport terminals, dozens of planes lined the tarmac.
Melissa recognized the Fowler family's private jet at a glance. She knew Marcus was currently seated inside.
After the snow had been cleared off the runway and the plane, the plane's wings shimmered with silver light. Looking at it, Melissa felt a slight stinging sensation in her eyes. She thought it was just the glare from the wings that were reflecting sunlight.
At this point, the private jet began to move, gradually accelerating as it made its way down the runway. As it went past Melissa, a chilling sensation went through her body. Marcus, is this the farewell we never had? She wondered.
Eventually, the private jet soared into the air, heading for a destination she didn't know.
Melissa kept staring at it, until it became a tiny black dot in the sky. In her heart, she repeatedly called Marcus' name.
All of a sudden, she felt a gentle movement in her lower abdomen.
Apparently, the baby inside her had stirred.
Melissa looked down at her belly and caressed it affectionately.