The Wrong Woman

Imogen quickly cleared her throat and reassured Mila, "It's okay, Mom. Your urgent matters come first. We can always arrange another meeting in the future." "Please, let me apologize to your parents personally," Mila insisted.

Feeling flustered, Imogen replied, "No, really, there's no need for apologies... I'll explain everything to them. I'm sure they'll understand."

Mila persisted, "That doesn't feel quite right."

Imogen couldn't fathom allowing someone as prominent as Mila to apologize to Gregory and Carol.

After all, it was Imogen and Jasper's oversight for not informing Gregory and Carol of the correct meeting time, resulting in a three-hour delay. Burdened with guilt, Imogen couldn't bring herself to let Mila apologize to Gregory and Carol.

She reassured Mila firmly, "It's really not necessary."

In her rush to leave, Mila didn't insist further. "Next time, we'll make sure to visit them in person."

Imogen held back from further comment.

After bidding farewell, she glanced over at Jasper.

Jasper also received a message from Nathan. "I've just been given urgent orders from my superiors, so I have to return.

"We sincerely regret missing the appointment with Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley. We will make it a priority to visit and apologize in person next time." Jasper understood that Nathan's superiors likely held prominent positions, possibly at the national level.

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whether Gregory and Carol

and Carol in the back seat, Imogen clarified, "Mom, Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison had to rush back to the frontiers due to urgent orders. They regretfully had to cancel today's meeting but promised they'll visit you both next time. Mrs. Morrison also

and Carol exchanged a glance, their

voicing any complaints, managing a strained smile

traced the fabric of her new clothes, her eyes betraying a hint

their view, Nathan and Mila seemed to

their inner turmoil, Gregory

they couldn't

so much money on new clothes

money diligently, it all disappeared in an instant. They weren't sure when they would have another chance

eased, Jasper continued driving toward

the gourmet meal and fine wine he had planned. Gregory and

their eyes, Imogen's marriage to Jasper

Gregory and Carol's apprehensions but felt powerless to alleviate

was for Nathan and Mila to swiftly finish their duties and return home. She

A week flew by.

Imogen's professional talents began

brightly at