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.

didn’t mean I

Marcus. I would unravel them one

six years taking care of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t bear

after the meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get some fresh air

just as I sat down. It was an

feeling that the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort

on Marcus through the window. He was sound asleep, his chest rising and falling steadily

I ascertained his safety, I picked up the call. “Hello,

through the

doubt that this

the lakes in late autumn

didn’t expect someone as powerful as him to call

nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can I help

results of your paternity test with Gregory. I’ll

was already used

hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and

he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are