When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

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

too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them

the hospital. That was proof enough that he didn’t

Marcus soon fell into a deep sleep. I left to get

as I sat down. It

was

sound asleep, his chest

picked up the call. “Hello, may

through the receiver.

a doubt that this was

tone was unique, cold like the lakes in late autumn with an inexplicable charisma.

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

calmed my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how can

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

I was already used to

I’m at the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more. “My friend is alone in the hospital,

to completely ignore my request as he talked over me impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know how many thousands of people