The Wrong Woman

Mila glanced at the time and suggested, "Why not make it today? My son has the day off. I'll ask him to come over."

Feeling awkward, Imogen quickly shook her head. "That's not necessary, Professor Winkler. You don't need to have him come over just for me." Being extremely fond of Imogen, Mila ignored her protests and made the call.

Jasper's voice came through the line, "Mom, what's up?"

"Are you off today? Do you have time to come over? I'd like to introduce you to a new friend."

Jasper responded coolly, "I don't have time today. I'm at a gathering."

"Are you still working on a weekend?"

"Yeah."

Annoyed, Mila protested, "Can you stop wasting all your time on work? It's the weekend. You should spare some time to mingle around with people."

"Mom, I don't have time to go back..."

"Fine, next time then."

"Alright."

Something suddenly came to her mind, and Mila inquired curiously, "By the way, there's news online about you and Oakley's granddaughter checking into a hotel. What's that about?" "It's just a misunderstanding."

"It better be. We can't be tied to the Gibsons. I'd rather you stay single forever than marry her."

a history tied to gangsters, and even though they had become more legitimate, they still engaged

sounded a bit impatient.

Jasper hung up, Mila turned to the embarrassed Imogen with a

her lip and shook

again. "Please

responded, "No,

Mila interrupted, her hospitality unwavering. "It's just dinner

Imogen reluctantly agreed, steeling herself

two chatted in the living room for a long

received a message from

texted back, "I'm at a professor's

you be back? Do you need me to pick

take

already late. I'm worried about you. Send me your location before you

down her phone and looked

eyes sparkled with jealousy. "Is

embarrassed smile

worried

and

"You two must be very much in

question made Imogen freeze awkwardly. She

when she had been contemplating divorce? But denying it didn't feel right either, given how Jasper