When Nicole arrived at the agreed-upon location with Steven Cooper, she saw Steven already standing there waiting.
Aside from a few early risers exercising, the park was deserted in the early morning.
Nicole walked over, "Brother Cooper."
Steven gave Nicole a gentle smile and gestured towards the breakfast he had brought, "Let's sit down, eat, and chat; it's quite early."
"Okay."
The two of them sat on the park bench, facing a man-made pond where a group of goldfish was frolicking.
"It's cool in the deep autumn mornings of City C. I brought red date soy milk, scallion pancakes, and soup dumplings." Steven handed the soy milk to Nicole and placed the breakfast on the bench between them.
Nicole smiled faintly and accepted the soy milk as they began to eat and talk.
"Brother Cooper, why did you suddenly want to meet me today?"
Steven's gaze deepened, and he spoke with a subtle, low voice, "Nicole, have you had any thoughts about our engagement?"
