"It doesn't matter if I'm pleased or not, it won't change the fact that I'm Jasper's wife," Imogen retorted angrily. "Also, you came to my house and said those things just to make me misunderstand. Your tactics are nothing but pathetic and foolish."No one had ever insulted Yulia to her face like this before. Imogen was the first.Yulia was furious. She grabbed her teacup and flung its contents at Imogen.The sudden splash of water stunned Imogen, leaving her momentarily frozen. As water trickled down her face, she was enraged.Yulia pointed at Imogen and warned, "Imogen, there's nothing I want that I can't get, including people. Just wait, Jasper won't stay with you for long!"With that, Yulia grabbed her bag and left.Imogen stood up and called out, "Yulia, stop right there!"Yulia stopped in her tracks. Just as she turned around, she was doused with a cup of water from Imogen.Yulia shrieked, feeling flustered and dumbfounded. She was so shocked that she glared angrily at
Gregory lay on the hospital bed, with bandages covering his head and body. He had just come out of the emergency room, so he looked very weak.Imogen and Jasper rushed to the hospital. Seeing the injured Gregory, they were both shocked and horrified.Gregory was a disabled man and to be beaten like this was beyond unjust.With tears in her eyes, Imogen angrily demanded, "Dad, who did this to you?"Gregory shook his head and slowly looked at Jasper.Jasper's expression was serious as he comforted him, "Dad, don't worry. I'll handle this. Just take care of yourself."Carol's eyes were red from crying. She said in a low and hoarse voice, "Imogen, it was a group of thugs. They attacked your dad out of nowhere. Did you offend someone?"Imogen looked at Carol in confusion. She asked, "Mom, why do you think it's because of me?"Carol sniffled and choked up, "B-Because they kept shouting that your dad didn't know how to raise his daughter."Imogen was stunned. She turned to look at Ja
Upon arriving home, Imogen followed Jasper out of the car.Standing at the door, Jasper took out his phone and called one of his subordinates."Draft a termination agreement for Yulia. End all business collaborations and employment with her immediately."Hearing this, Imogen turned to Jasper in surprise. She didn't expect him to act so quickly. It left her a bit stunned.After hanging up the phone, Jasper walked over to Imogen and took her hand. As they walked into the house, he said, "Mom and Dad shouldn't live in that old house anymore. I'll arrange a new place for them."Imogen was touched but hesitant to accept his care so easily. She asked, "Isn't that a bit much?"Jasper smiled resignedly and said, "You married me, so my assets are yours too. You're quite wealthy now. Shouldn't you use some of that wealth to take care of your parents?"Imogen couldn't help but smile at his words. Then, she nodded.They walked into the house hand in hand.As soon as they stepped inside, t
While Nathan was still on the phone, Mila was already eagerly packing her bag and putting on her shoes.As soon as Nathan finished his call, he stood up and said, "Let's go to the hospital." By this time, Mila was already prepared.Jasper and Imogen just came back from the hospital. Upon learning that they had to go out again, both of them were stunned.Nathan and Mila walked ahead, hand in hand. Jasper and Imogen walked side by side behind them.Leaning close to Jasper's ear, Imogen whispered, "Your parents have such a great relationship. Even after decades of marriage, they still hold hands while walking."Jasper gave her a small smile and said, "Whenever my dad is with my mom, he always holds her hand. It's muscle memory by now.""Is your dad strict?" Imogen asked quietly.Jasper replied, "It depends. With my mom, he's very gentle. With everyone else, he's quite stern.""Is he stern with you too?""I'd say he's more strict than stern."Outside, a luxury car slowly came out
In the hospital ward, Gregory had been asleep for over an hour when the nurse woke him to change his medication.After the change, Carol peeled an orange for him to eat. They shared the segments, chatting idly."Imogen really picked a good husband. Even these oranges he bought are unusually sweet," Carol said, marveling at the oranges. Gregory glanced at the orange and said, "They must be expensive.""Yes, they're sold by the piece in big supermarkets. Also, they're more expensive than beef and lamb," Carol said before eating another sweet segment.Gregory pondered for a moment. Then he curiously asked, "Someone ruined our house's floor. Do you think Jasper would help us repair it?"Carol shot him a look and replied, "Listen, don't burden Imogen with this. Don't even bring it up.""Why would it burden Imogen? With Jasper's wealth, this is nothing.""Enough," Carol snapped. "That's his business. No matter how poor we are, we shouldn't ask for what isn't ours." "You're too stu
Mila approached them with a bouquet, smiling. "Yes, we're in the right place. We've come to visit you, our in-laws."The term "in-laws" caught Gregory off guard as he lay in the bed. Despite his injuries, he quickly propped himself up, struggling to sit upright. Carol, equally surprised, cautiously accepted the gift from Nathan's outstretched hands.Jasper and Imogen took the next elevator, so they hadn't reached the ward yet.Nathan quickly set his things down and hurried over, gently placing a reassuring hand on Gregory's shoulder. "You're injured. Don't get up. Just lie down and rest.""General Morrison, I…" Gregory's voice faltered in distress.Carol's hands trembled uncontrollably as she glanced nervously at Mila, worried that Mila and Nathan had overheard her argument with Gregory.Nathan spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, don't call me General Morrison. It sounds too formal. You both are older than me. Just call me Nathan, and I'll call you two by name in return."Mila came
Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.Sensing th
Yulia was renowned for her boldness and strong-willed nature. Aware of Oakley's wealth, influence, and dual reputation in legal and illicit circles, she feared no one and held a contemptuous attitude toward others, including senior military figures."You need to apologize to Ms. Imogen immediately," Oakley whispered urgently.Pointing at Imogen, Yulia muttered irritably, "Her? Oh, please! If anyone owes an apology, it's her to me."Oakley wiped his forehead nervously, trembling with anxiety. Everyone's expressions around them darkened visibly. Jasper suppressed his anger; his hands clenched into fists.Before he could speak, Yulia grumbled, "Jay, you blocked me before understanding everything, and then you terminated our contract. That's just too much."Mila couldn't shake her worry for Jasper. If he couldn't manage his relationship with Yulia appropriately, it could severely impact his marriage. Concerned that he might not handle it well, Mila intervened. "Ms. Gibson, please resp