In Love, Never Say Never

Marcus looked at me directly. “I already gave you the answer.”

His answer dashed my fantasies. “Oh, ok.”

You look alike, but you’re not the same.

This whole mess is because of my face.

“Are you disappointed?” Marcus hit the nail on the head.

I shook my head, hiding my true feelings. “No, I’m glad it’s resolved. I don’t have to worry about this anymore; it’s a relief. I only regret that I’m not Gregory’s mother.”

Marcus said jokingly, “If you’ve changed your mind about kids, I’m always ready to make a baby with you.”

“Pfft.” I rolled my eyes and snatched the water out of his hands. “You’re still trying to take advantage of me after admitting that you’ve been lying to me for years? Don’t make me kick you to the curb!”

Marcus’ head injury didn’t stop him from using his arm. He held his glass easily as he whined, “You’re going to treat a patient like this?”

I glared at him and dropped the subject.

that didn’t mean I was a muddled

too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by one

of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that

after the meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to

began ringing just as I sat down. It was

caller was my cold neighbor. This sort of

was sound asleep, his chest rising

safety, I picked up the call. “Hello, may I know

through the receiver.

doubt that this was

late autumn with an inexplicable charisma. It

winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him

nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how

the results of your paternity test with

noticed that I was already used

a bad time. I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My

as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall,