The Wrong Woman

Carol's voice was fraught with anger. "If he truly is General Morrison's son, then you're certainly marrying into a different world! How could this possibly end well? Have his parents been informed? What do they think?"

"We didn't inform them earlier. They just found out," Imogen replied calmly.

Carol's fury intensified upon hearing this. She slapped Imogen's arm in frustration, shouting, "You foolish child! How could you disrespect the Morrison family like this!"

Imogen winced, holding her arm in pain.

Jasper became concerned and swiftly embraced Imogen, shielding her protectively. He addressed Carol with a serious tone, "Mom, let's discuss this calmly. There's no need for physical aggression." Startled by Jasper's firmness, Carol quickly stepped back, her voice now timid. "I'm sorry! I... I'll speak calmly, I promise. Please... please don't be upset."

Jasper couldn't help but detect the anxiety and caution in Carol's tone.

Despite being Jasper's parents-in-law, Gregory and Carol now appeared unusually subdued and cautious in their mannerisms.

Their demeanor had shifted to one of increased deference and politeness.

Jasper found this change unsettling.

don't need to be afraid of me. I'm just a

nervously and hastily added, "No, no, you're far

Jasper sighed softly

Pippa asked curiously, "What's the deal

in and quietly confided to Pippa, "Mom, Imogen didn't disclose everything to

turns out his father is a general from Norvania, and

delight. "Isn't that wonderful? Oh my, Imogen is lucky to marry into such a good family. I'm sure many people would

Pippa's support, Jasper

visibly troubled expressions, their smiles strained. They seemed intent on appeasing

their deferential manner, Imogen couldn't help but feel somewhat

and Carol had lived their entire lives in the lower ranks of society, where they were accustomed to exploitation and adept at reading

them, they were able to accept them without much

Jasper's family and their own came as a profound shock-a gap as wide as heaven

a loss, unsure of where they now stood in

asked, "Jasper, were you the boy from middle school who used