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.

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

I would unravel

taking care of me in the hospital. That

soon fell into a deep sleep. I left

ringing just as I

the caller was my cold neighbor. This

the window. He was sound asleep, his chest

safety, I picked up the call. “Hello,

through the receiver. “Ms.

doubt that this

like the lakes in late autumn

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

myself and calmed my nerves.

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

was already used to his concise

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

my request as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall,

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