The Wrong Woman

Imogen knew that she was Jasper's wife, so holding hands with him was perfectly normal. Yet, she didn't understand why her heart was racing, leaving her flustered. She also instinctively pulled her hand away To Jasper, her reaction was a blow to his pride. Jasper didn't say anything but slowly retracted his hand. He placed his hand on his thigh as he gazed out the window.

Imogen lowered her head without saying anything because she was trying to calm her restless emotions.

Back at home, Imogen walked in front of Jasper. After climbing to the eighth floor, they went inside the house to greet Imogen's parents.

Imogen placed the bottle of wine in a corner before heading to her room.

Jasper sat on the couch, loosened his tie, and watched Imogen move in and out of the room until she finally went into the bathroom to shower.

Gregory walked out of his room in his pajamas.

"Dad," Jasper greeted politely as he sat up straight.

Gregory sat down next to Jasper. He said, "You're back late tonight."

Imogen also had a class reunion, so

some food for you two. Do you

okay, Dad.

said, "Alright, get some rest after your shower.

"Dad,

about to stand up, he sat down again. He asked, "What is

he asked quietly, "Why didn't Imogen get into college after her entrance exams and end up

it. He just watched

said regretfully, "It was our foolishness that ruined

but her spot was taken by someone else. She didn't receive any admission notices from any university, so she had

had chances to go for a master's and Ph.D., but due to several major setbacks in our family, she had

to stop studying."

"If her spot was stolen, why didn't you report it? Why

the other family is wealthy and powerful. I heard that her father is a government official. We couldn't fight them." Jasper couldn't believe such a thing could be