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 was

surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by one

the hospital. That was

sleep. I left to get some fresh air in the

I sat

a sinking feeling that the caller was

was sound asleep, his chest rising and falling

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

through the

a doubt that

in late

lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as

nerves.

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

I was already used to

caught me at a bad time. I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and

impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many