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.

received a message from Nathan. "I've just been given

to visit and apologize in person next time." Jasper understood that Nathan's superiors

indicated a matter of significant national

whether Gregory and Carol would share the same

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.

exchanged a

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

fabric of her new clothes, her eyes betraying

view, Nathan and Mila seemed to be asserting their

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

money diligently, it all disappeared in an instant. They weren't sure when they would have another

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

marriage to Jasper seemed destined

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 expensive