“Lily,” he said gently, “I need you to listen to me.”
Her smile faltered.
“But we look exactly alike.”
“I have never met your mother. And because of a medical condition diagnosed long before you were born, I cannot be your biological father.”
Lily stayed silent.
Max’s voice remained kind, but it became firmer. “You also need to understand that leaving your group was dangerous. Those guards couldn’t let you into a restricted area because of what you believed.”
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Lily lowered her eyes. For the first time since she returned from Los Angeles, she looked ashamed rather than angry.
“For what it’s worth, the resemblance really is extraordinary.”
Max studied Lily for a moment, then smiled.
“For what it’s worth, the resemblance really is extraordinary.”
Lily touched her cheek self-consciously. “You think so?”
“I do. In fact, that’s why I have an idea.” He glanced at me before continuing. “The neighboring city is holding a celebrity-lookalike contest next month. I’m scheduled to make a guest appearance.”
