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.

given urgent orders from

a priority to visit and apologize in person next time." Jasper understood that Nathan's superiors likely held prominent positions, possibly

shorten his vacation indicated a matter of

he questioned whether Gregory and Carol would

Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison had to rush back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel today's meeting but

and Carol exchanged a glance, their disappointment

refrained from voicing any complaints, managing a strained smile

of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a hint

and Mila seemed to be asserting their

Carol accepted the situation grace Still, they couldn't help but regret

an instant. They weren't sure when they would have

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fine wine he had planned. Gregory and Carol quietly savored the luxurious meal, harboring thoughts

Imogen's marriage to

sensed Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to alleviate

duties and return home. She didn't want Gregory