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.

returned, that didn’t mean I was a

surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them one by one once

care of me in the hospital. That was proof

deep sleep. I left to get some fresh air

as I sat down. It was

was my cold neighbor. This sort

was sound asleep, his

up the call. “Hello, may I

through the receiver.

without a doubt that this was

the lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable charisma. It was easy to

call felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t

nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can I help

with Gregory. I’ll send

that I was already used to his

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

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

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