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.

a message from Nathan. "I've just been given urgent orders from my superiors, so

and Mrs. Kingsley. We will make it a priority to visit and apologize in person next time." Jasper understood that Nathan's superiors likely held prominent positions, possibly at the

shorten his vacation indicated a matter of significant national

whether Gregory and Carol would share the

due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel today's meeting but promised they'll visit you both

exchanged a glance, their disappointment

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

of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a

Mila seemed to be asserting their

grace Still, they couldn't help but regret

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

eased, Jasper continued driving

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

eyes, Imogen's marriage to Jasper

Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to

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