The Wrong Woman

Chapter 981

Carol was utterly taken aback, her tears suddenly ceasing.

"He's your husband?" she exclaimed. The man's striking good looks were undeniable. His extraordinary appearance and charisma made him stand out in a crowd. It was almost surreal to think he was Imogen's husband. Gregory, too, was momentarily stunned, and his surprise evident in his expression. Quickly composing himself, he said, "Ash, please come in and have a seat."

"Thank you," Jasper replied, placing his suitcase down before settling into a chair. As he took in the shabby interior of the house, a sense of unease crept over him.

With a swift effort to regain her composure, Carol brushed away her tears and hurried off to brew some coffee. As Jasper settled into his seat, Gregory's scrutiny intensified, his gaze holding a mysterious depth.

Jasper's palms grew clammy, his back stiffening as he felt the weight of Gregory's stare. His eyes flitted around nervously, unable to settle on a reassuring focal point.

Under Gregory's intense gaze, Jasper found himself at a loss for suitable conversation topics. Meeting Imogen's parents for the first time proved to be far more daunting than Jasper had imagined.

Suddenly, Gregory exclaimed, "Ash, my boy! You remind me of an old supervisor I had. He was quite remarkable, always radiating confidence." Jasper's hands grew restless, his nerves intensifying. Was Gregory onto him?

Politely, Jasper asked, "Dad, where did you work before?"

With a solemn sigh, Gregory waved his hand dismissively. "Oh, that's all in the past now. Let's not dwell on it," he muttered.

Imogen delicately accepted the coffee Carol had prepared and approached Jasper, offering it to him.

hands, Jasper expressed his gratitude, saying,

a retired soldier. He was a veteran who served at

"Oh,

unbeknownst to them, Jasper had long been aware of this information. Nevertheless, he felt compelled to keep up

she leaned closer, her eyes

weight of her gaze, Jasper tensed inexplicably. He reached for his glass of water, using it to momentarily divert the attention

resist asking, "Dad, who does he remind you

"General Thornton," Gregory replied.

choked, narrowly avoiding a coughing fit. Imogen promptly handed him a tissue. "Be careful with your water," she

her face now glowing with a smile that contrasted sharply with the tension

you are, Ash. Help yourself to some

"Thank you."

had brought. He swiftly made his way to

is our first meeting, I've brought a little something for each of you. Please, Mom, Dad, and Imogen accept these

presents. The trio couldn't help but exchange surprised

Carol eagerly unwrapped her gift. "You've brought presents as well? Ash, you're incredibly thoughtful. Thank you!" Imogen's eyes sparkled with

instinctively curved into a smile, unable to conceal his pleasure. "Thank you, Ash. But honestly, we're all