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.

memories hadn’t returned, that didn’t mean I

mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by one once

care of me in the hospital. That was proof

a deep sleep. I

ringing just as I sat down. It was

that the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort

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

up the call. “Hello, may I know

voice drifted through the

without a doubt that this

was unique, cold like the lakes in late autumn

I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him

collected myself and calmed my nerves.

have the results of your paternity test with Gregory. I’ll send someone to pick

I was already used to

Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and I can’t just get up and leave.

talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are employed at the Fuller