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.

that didn’t mean I was a muddled

I would unravel

six years taking care of me in the hospital. That was

soon fell into a deep sleep. I left

ringing just as I sat down.

had a sinking feeling that the caller was my cold neighbor. This

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

safety, I picked up

voice drifted through the receiver. “Ms.

knew without a doubt that this

unique, cold like the lakes in late autumn with an

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

calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can

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

already used

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

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