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 was a

I would

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

soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get

phone began ringing just as I sat

was my cold

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

safety, I picked up the call. “Hello, may

drifted through

doubt

cold like the lakes in late autumn

his call felt like winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone as powerful as him to

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

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

that I was already used

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

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

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