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

Marcus. I would unravel them one by one

hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t bear any

fell into a deep sleep. I left to get some fresh air in

ringing just as I sat down. It was an unknown

was my cold neighbor. This sort of mysteriousness suited

checked on Marcus through the window. He was sound

I ascertained his safety, I picked up the call. “Hello, may I know who’s

familiar voice drifted through the receiver.

doubt that

late autumn with an inexplicable charisma. It was easy

like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him to call me

and calmed my nerves. “Mr.

test with Gregory. I’ll

already used to

on Marcus once more.

“Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are employed at