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?"

much the same," he said, smiling. Then

you're a doctor...

Joyce replied honestly, no

"Right..."

he wanted to be extra clear. "Since we're here for a reason, I think it's

Joyce said, a little caught

job keeps me

family had made sure she was meeting someone with similar background

gaze, "I've really enjoyed talking with you so far, and I think you're great. But... I should tell you, after marriage, I'd want my wife to stop working and focus

was stunned for a second, lost for

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

a first date, but I think it's important to be

both here with marriage in mind.

truth. "Sorry, but quitting my job has never been on

associate professor in the

"Dr. Cooper..."

her, the man

think about it? Honestly, with my

again. I could give you the kind of life most women dream

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