The Lie He Fed Me
She has Marcus's blue eyes and my dark hair, and she is the most beautiful thing in the world.
"Come on, sweetie, open up, ahhh—" Marcus is patiently feeding Julia mashed carrots. She's giggling, getting it all over her face, and he just wipes it away with a gentle smile.
Watching them, a warmth fills my heart.
This is the life I always wanted. No lies, no betrayal. Just simple, honest love.
"Honey," I say, getting up from the sofa. "I'm craving lobster pasta."
Marcus turns and smiles at me. "You got it. I'll make it for us tonight."