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.

my memories hadn’t returned, that didn’t mean I

many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them

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

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

phone began ringing just as I sat

caller was my cold

on Marcus through the window. He was sound asleep,

up the call.

voice drifted through the

doubt

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

winning the lottery. I didn’t expect

and calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how

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

used to his concise

once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital, and I

Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people are employed at the

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