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."

even though they had become more legitimate, they still engaged

sounded a bit impatient. "I'm really busy.

to the embarrassed Imogen with

her lip and shook her head. "It's

extended her invitation again. "Please stay

responded,

unwavering. "It's just

Imogen reluctantly agreed, steeling

two chatted in the living room

a message from Jasper. "Imogen, where

"I'm

be back? Do you need me to pick you

I'll take a taxi

already late. I'm worried about you.

put down her phone

jealousy.

embarrassed

worried

smiled and

two must be

made Imogen freeze awkwardly. She had no idea

been contemplating divorce? But denying it didn't feel