13
Heaven Forbid! That would be the greatest misfortune of all! To find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate. —Pride see where this goes.” Char’s plan is tempting. And I suspect she might be right about Darcy’s feelings. But that also scares me. What if he is serious about me? Could I really date him? The thought terrifies me.
“I thought you didn’t believe in marriage.”
“I maintain that most women end up giving more than they get out of the deal. My stance is get married only if you benefit from the union. And if you married Liam Darcy, you would certainly benefit. Not to mention, the guy’s a snack.”
“That’s the truth.”
“And consider how nice it would be to have millions of dollars at your disposal. You could name a hospital wing after me.”
“I thought you said you don’t need a man to support you.”
“I don’t. But trust me if a man as rich and hot as your Mr. Darcy asked me out, I would give him a chance.”
“Fine, you convinced me. I won’t ghost him.”
“So, you’re going to say, yes to coffee?” Char asks.
“Yes, but just so I can tell him about Iowa. I should really do that in person.”
“Good, I’m glad you’re going. I hope he talks you out of that plan. And... ” Char’s face breaks into a slow, sly grin. “And maybe you two can reconnect.”