The Wrong Woman

Mila glanced at the time and suggested, "Why not make it today? My son has the day off. I'll ask him to come over."

Feeling awkward, Imogen quickly shook her head. "That's not necessary, Professor Winkler. You don't need to have him come over just for me." Being extremely fond of Imogen, Mila ignored her protests and made the call.

Jasper's voice came through the line, "Mom, what's up?"

"Are you off today? Do you have time to come over? I'd like to introduce you to a new friend."

Jasper responded coolly, "I don't have time today. I'm at a gathering."

"Are you still working on a weekend?"

"Yeah."

Annoyed, Mila protested, "Can you stop wasting all your time on work? It's the weekend. You should spare some time to mingle around with people."

"Mom, I don't have time to go back..."

"Fine, next time then."

"Alright."

to her mind, and Mila inquired curiously, "By the way, there's news online about you

better be. We can't be tied to the Gibsons. I'd rather you stay single forever

Gibson family had a history tied to gangsters, and even though they

Jasper sounded a bit impatient. "I'm really

Jasper hung up, Mila turned to the embarrassed Imogen with

bit her lip and shook

invitation again. "Please

quickly responded, "No,

Mila interrupted, her hospitality unwavering. "It's just dinner anyway.

Imogen reluctantly agreed,

in the living

Imogen received a message

texted back, "I'm at a professor's

back? Do you need me

take a taxi

about you. Send me your location before

replied, then put down her phone and looked at

with jealousy. "Is