The Wrong Woman

Imogen gritted her teeth, her gaze cold and tinged with simmering anger she struggled to suppress. She turned away again.

Tears welled up in Ethan's eyes. He stood still like a marionette cut loose from its string.

Scarlett approached him and gently linked her arm with his. Her voice was filled with compassion as she whispered, "Darling, think of our child and me. Stop clinging to the delusion. She's already married." Ethan could no longer contain himself. He buried his face in his hands, turned away, and leaned against the wall, sobbing.

Scarlett stood behind him, her eyes welling with tears as she watched, her fist clenched and trembling.

After leaving the hospital, Imogen hailed a taxi. Feeling dejected, she retrieved her phone from her bag and checked her message. It was a reply from the HR manager at Star Enterprise, Skylar.

"Ms. Kingsley, if today doesn't work for you, we can reschedule for tomorrow or the day after. Any weekday is suitable for your interview."

She wondered what kind of wonderful company this was.

who didn't even meet the educational requirements, she couldn't

feeling doubtful and uneasy

She felt

awoke, the window sill was bathed in the glow of the sunset, with a breeze stirring the curtains. From outside her bedroom, she faintly

the bed. Clad in slippers, with her long hair flowing loose, she exited the room with a dispirited

heard sounds coming from the kitchen. She shuffled toward it with

and Imogen's slender figure slipped into his arms. Her arms encircled his waist, pulling him close. Burying her face in his chest, she

moved by her embrace. He stood there, silent and contemplative, gazing down at Imogen nestled in his arms. What was on her mind today? Her unusual display of affection was endearing, yet there was a hint of sadness in her demeanor. He thought something must have been troubling her. Jasper smiled warmly, pulling Imogen closer as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Leaning close to her ear, he