Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1165

Chapter 1165

"Dr. Cooper."

At the next table, the man poured Joyce a glass of water.

"Thanks."

He gestured at the little card on the table. "You order by scanning the code here. Want to order now? We can chat while we eat."

"Sure."

He took out his phone, scanned the code, and handed it to Joyce. "You pick. Ladies first."

They put in their order and settled into small talk over burgers and fries. The mood was pleasant enough.

"So," the man started, "Dr. Cooper, have you had a chance to hear about me yet?"

Since this was a setup through their parents, a bit of self-introduction was normal.

"Yeah." Joyce nodded. "My mom filled me in. What about you, do you know about me?"

Then

to Penn, you're a doctor... Work must

Joyce replied honestly,

"Right..."

clear. "Since we're here for a reason,

little caught off guard, but nodded.

said, "My job keeps me

meeting someone with similar

I should tell you, after marriage, I'd want my wife to stop working and focus on the home. You know, raising kids, managing the household. Would you be

stunned for a second, lost for

added quickly, giving a sheepish smile. "I know it's a lot

think it's important to be clear from the

both here with marriage in mind. What

"Sorry, but quitting my job has never been on the table for

youngest associate professor in the department. Give up all of that for a man, for a marriage? Not a

"Dr. Cooper..."

her, the man

you could think about it? Honestly,

anything again. I could give you the kind

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