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.

didn’t mean I was a

too many mysteries surrounding Marcus. I would unravel them

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

a deep sleep. I left to get some fresh air

began ringing just as I sat down. It was

the caller was my cold neighbor. This sort

He was sound asleep, his

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

drifted through the receiver. “Ms.

without a doubt that this

cold like the lakes in late

winning the lottery. I didn’t expect someone

my nerves. “Mr. Fuller, how

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

noticed that I was already used to

the hospital.” I turned around and checked on Marcus once more.

impatiently, “Ms. Stovall, do you know

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