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 my superiors, so I have to

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

he questioned whether Gregory

to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel today's meeting

and Carol exchanged a

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

her new clothes, her eyes betraying a hint

and Mila seemed to be

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

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

Jasper continued driving toward

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

to Jasper

and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to

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