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?"

the same," he said, smiling. Then

you're a doctor... Work must keep you pretty

does," Joyce replied honestly, no

"Right..."

like he wanted to be extra clear. "Since

said, a little caught off guard,

"My job keeps me

with similar background

with you so far, and I think you're great. But... I should tell you, after

stunned for a second, lost

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

first date, but I think it's important

sense, given that they were both here with marriage in mind. What startled Joyce wasn't

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

if she'd stayed at Penn, she could've become the youngest associate professor in the department.

"Dr. Cooper..."

her, the man couldn't

about it? Honestly, with my resources, you'd

could give you the kind of

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