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.

"I've just been given urgent orders from

will make it a priority to visit and apologize in

his vacation indicated a matter

he questioned whether Gregory and Carol would share the same

and Mrs. Morrison had to rush back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel today's meeting but promised they'll visit you both next time. Mrs. Morrison

and Carol exchanged a

from voicing any complaints, managing a strained smile as they bowed

fabric of her new clothes, her

Nathan and Mila seemed

and Carol accepted the situation grace Still, they couldn't help but regret spending so much money on new clothes and

of saving money diligently, it all disappeared in an instant. They weren't sure when they would have another chance to present these gifts. Even if they did, they feared they might still face

continued driving

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

to Jasper seemed destined for

Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to alleviate

only wish was for Nathan and Mila to swiftly finish their duties and return home. She didn't want Gregory and Carol's