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 my superiors, so

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

indicated a

sympathized with Nathan's circumstances, he questioned whether Gregory and Carol

due to

exchanged a glance,

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

her new clothes, her eyes

and Mila

they couldn't help but regret spending so much money on new clothes

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

eased, Jasper continued driving toward the

and Mila's return to work, Jasper remained determined to treat Gregory and Carol to the gourmet meal and fine

to Jasper seemed destined

Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless

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