Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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?"

same," he said, smiling. Then he hesitated for a moment,

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

Joyce replied honestly,

"Right..."

clear. "Since we're here for a reason, I think it's better

Joyce said, a little caught off guard, but

"My job keeps

family had made sure she was meeting someone with similar background and prospects. He managed his family's

I think you're great. But... I should tell you, after marriage, I'd want my wife to

stunned for a second,

quickly, giving a sheepish smile. "I know

date, but I think it's important to be

were both here with marriage in mind. What

lip, a little uncomfortable, but told the truth. "Sorry, but quitting my job has never

doctorate, and if she'd stayed at Penn, she could've become the youngest associate professor in the department. Give up all of

"Dr. Cooper..."

from her, the man couldn't hide his

about it? Honestly, with my resources,

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