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."

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

Jasper sounded a bit impatient. "I'm really busy. I have to

the embarrassed Imogen with

bit her lip and shook her head.

again.

responded,

unwavering. "It's just dinner anyway. Consider

to refuse, Imogen reluctantly agreed, steeling herself as best she

living room for

message from Jasper. "Imogen, where are

"I'm at

Do you need me to pick you

I'll take a taxi

you. Send me your

Imogen replied, then put down her phone and looked at

eyes sparkled with jealousy.

a small, embarrassed

he worried about

and

must be very much

freeze awkwardly. She had no idea

and Jasper were in love when she had been contemplating divorce? But denying it didn't feel right either,