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

vacation indicated a matter of significant

with Nathan's circumstances, he questioned whether Gregory

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

Carol exchanged a glance, their

complaints, managing a strained smile as they bowed their

traced the fabric of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a

and Mila seemed to be asserting their

situation grace Still, they couldn't help but regret spending so

weren't sure when they would have another

traffic eased, Jasper continued driving

and Mila's return to work, Jasper remained determined to treat Gregory and Carol to the gourmet meal and fine wine he had planned. Gregory and Carol quietly savored the luxurious meal, harboring thoughts they dared not

their eyes, Imogen's marriage to Jasper seemed destined

sensed Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt

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