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 I was

I would unravel them one

care of me in the hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t bear any ill

after the meal, Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get

just as I

that the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort of mysteriousness suited

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

picked up the call. “Hello, may I know

through the receiver.

knew without a doubt that this was

in late autumn

felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as

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

paternity test with Gregory. I’ll send someone

that I was already used to his concise manner of

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

over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall,

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