The Wrong Woman

Imogen quickly cleared her throat and reassured Mila, "It's okay, Mom. Your urgent matters come first. We can always arrange another meeting in the future."

"Please, let me apologize to your parents personally," Mila insisted.

Feeling flustered, Imogen replied, "No, really, there's no need for apologies... I'll explain everything to them. I'm sure they'll understand."

Mila persisted, "That doesn't feel quite right."

Imogen couldn't fathom allowing someone as prominent as Mila to apologize to Gregory and Carol.

After all, it was Imogen and Jasper's oversight for not informing Gregory and Carol of the correct meeting time, resulting in a three-hour delay. Burdened with guilt, Imogen couldn't bring herself to let Mila apologize to Gregory and Carol.

She reassured Mila firmly, "It's really not necessary."

In her rush to leave, Mila didn't insist further. "Next time, we'll make sure to visit them in person."

Imogen held back from further comment.

After bidding farewell, she glanced over at Jasper.

just been given urgent

priority to visit and apologize in person next time." Jasper understood

indicated a matter of

whether Gregory and Carol would share

back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to

a

refrained from voicing any complaints, managing a strained

the fabric of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a hint

Nathan and Mila seemed to be asserting their

the situation grace Still, they couldn't help but

diligently, it all disappeared in an instant. They weren't sure when they would have another chance to present these gifts. Even if they

traffic eased, Jasper continued driving toward the

the gourmet meal and fine wine he had planned. Gregory and Carol quietly

eyes, Imogen's marriage to Jasper

Carol's apprehensions

Mila to swiftly finish their duties and return home. She didn't