When There Is Nothing Left But Love

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.

hadn’t returned, that didn’t mean

Marcus. I would unravel them

hospital. That

into a deep sleep. I left to get some fresh

as I sat down. It was an

a sinking feeling that the caller was

checked on Marcus through the window. He was sound

safety, I picked up the call. “Hello,

through the receiver. “Ms.

a doubt that

unique, cold like the lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable charisma.

lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him to

collected myself and calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can I help

with Gregory. I’ll send someone

was already used to his concise manner of

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

seemed to completely ignore my request as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of