When I finish my argument, the entire room is silent and makes me feel too exposed. I hate being the center of attention and have to stop myself from fidgeting so I don’t give away just how uncomfortable and self-conscious I'm feeling. Cooper puts a finger to his chin as he digests everything I said. Light reflects off of his glasses when he tilts his head up a fraction before looking back at me.
“You’ve made some valid points, Ms. Holloway. Some of them are quite morbid, but most of them are valid things to think about. If you’re so sure that every marriage will meet its end, what do you have to say about the couples who have been married for 20 plus years?”