Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1168

Chapter 1168

"Mom?"

The second the call connected, her mother's voice rang out sharp and annoyed. "Joyce, what is going on with you? The woman who set up the date said you barely finished your meal before leaving!"

"Mom!"

Joyce pinched the bridge of her nose, trying not to lose it. "He basically told me I'd have to quit my job if we got married. I mean, why waste either of our time?"

There was a beat of silence as her mom's indignation fizzled out.

"Mom, please, stop setting me up with these guys. Who in this day and age wants a wife who stays home and bakes pies all day?"

She ended the call, still fuming.

Galen glanced at her from the driver's seat, fighting back a grin. So, does this mean she's done with blind dates for good?

He pulled up outside the Cooper house, parked, and handed her the keys.

Joyce reached out for them. "Thanks for the ride. I'll see you around."

"Yeah..." Galen nodded, hesitating for a second. As she took the keys, he let his hand linger, gently closing his fingers around hers.

unless you object, I'm going to start... well, trying to

her hand tingling where he touched

"I..."

say something-shouldn't she turn him down? But

of her hand. "Got it. I'll take

"Oh."

clutched the car keys and

He said he understood-understood what, exactly? She wasn't even sure what she meant

...

Later that night.

had just tucked James and Jenna into

voice came through, breathless

"What's up?"

Joyce stammered, too embarrassed

Wait a minute "Did Galen

did you know?"

laughed quietly. "It's obvious, Joyce. The guy's practically wearing a

"So? Did you say

Joyce groaned. "He's younger than

"What?"

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