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.

been given urgent orders from my superiors, so I

the appointment with Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley. We will make it a priority to visit and apologize in person next time."

indicated

he questioned whether

back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They

Carol exchanged a glance, their disappointment

voicing any complaints, managing a strained smile as they

weathered hand cautiously traced the fabric of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a hint of

and Mila seemed to be asserting

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

diligently, it 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

continued driving toward

Nathan 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

eyes, Imogen's marriage to

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

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