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.

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

a priority to visit and apologize in

shorten his vacation indicated a matter of

he questioned whether

"Mom, Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison had to rush back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel

a glance, their

they refrained from voicing any complaints, managing a strained smile

traced the fabric of her

their view, Nathan and Mila seemed to be asserting

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

They weren't sure when they would have another chance to present these gifts. Even if

continued driving toward

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

Imogen's marriage to Jasper seemed destined

sensed Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to alleviate

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