Carol's voice was fraught with anger. "If he truly is General Morrison's son, then you're certainly marrying into a different world! How could this possibly end well? Have his parents been informed? What do they think?""We didn't inform them earlier. They just found out," Imogen replied calmly.Carol's fury intensified upon hearing this. She slapped Imogen's arm in frustration, shouting, "You foolish child! How could you disrespect the Morrison family like this!"Imogen winced, holding her arm in pain. Jasper became concerned and swiftly embraced Imogen, shielding her protectively. He addressed Carol with a serious tone, "Mom, let's discuss this calmly. There's no need for physical aggression."Startled by Jasper's firmness, Carol quickly stepped back, her voice now timid. "I'm sorry! I... I'll speak calmly, I promise. Please... please don't be upset."Jasper couldn't help but detect the anxiety and caution in Carol's tone.Despite being Jasper's parents-in-law, Gregory and Ca
"Mom," Imogen said with a hint of frustration, "You shouldn't jump to conclusions about people."Carol's anger flared at Imogen's words. She retorted sharply, "I've lived longer than you! What could you possibly know?"Feeling resigned, Imogen replied, "Mom, we've reached this point. Whether you accept it or not, we have to move forward."Carol laughed in exasperation, her fists clenched. "How can we not accept it? You've married into a prestigious and wealthy family. We should be ecstatic."But, Imogen, have you seen those female celebrities? They have fame, fortune, and prestigious careers. Yet even after marrying into wealthy families, they still face constant scrutiny!"Some end up doing menial tasks for their mothers-in-law. Do you really think these affluent households can't hire someone for such duties?"It all comes down to social status. If you don't come from a similar background, you'll always feel inferior in your husband's family!"Jasper remained silent as he obser
The meeting between the families was set for the following day.Gregory and Carol approached this occasion with profound apprehension, viewing it as highly significant.They woke up early in the morning and meticulously prepared themselves, investing their entire savings into purchasing gifts for the meeting.They felt a modest gift might not be sufficient, concerned that Nathan and Mila might not find it impressive. After careful thought, they settled on the most luxurious dietary supplements available.They purchased a jar of high-end vitamins worth hundreds of dollars, along with several other expensive supplements like propolis, fish oil, and probiotics.They also visited the hair salon for new hairstyles and bought what they deemed the most fashionable clothes and shoes.By noon, Gregory and Carol returned home.Jasper and Imogen were both frantically searching for them.Upon seeing Gregory and Carol in their new attire, sporting stylish hairstyles, and carrying expensive
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 glance
In the company, Imogen's colleagues began to see her in a new light, and her superior started to appreciate her efforts more.Her work life became smooth and satisfying.As for her family life, Imogen felt it was complicated.On one hand, she felt happy. Jasper treated her exceptionally well, with tenderness and care, always showering her with love.On the other hand, there were signs of discontent. Her parents didn't approve of her marriage and constantly worried about her, fretting over every little thing,Then there was Yulia, a somewhat famous internet celebrity, who had been contacting Jasper more frequently.She called him almost every day.According to Jasper, they were discussing business matters, but Imogen couldn't help feeling bothered by it.The more time she spent with Jasper, the more her feelings grew. The deeper her love for him, the more she cared. The more she cared, the more it hurt.She was afraid to imagine how heartbroken she would be if she fell deeply i
Imogen just nodded without saying anything else.She felt utterly exhausted as if this was the price she had to pay for marrying into a wealthy family."What's wrong?" Jasper asked worriedly.Imogen shook her head. She replied as she forced a smile, "Nothing."With that she ended the call, leaving Jasper puzzled.She seemed fine, but he sensed she was unhappy.He could feel the pressure she was under, her inability to integrate into his family, and her reluctance to open her heart to him. It felt like there was a growing distance between them.The more he thought about it, the more it bothered him. He took out his phone and called Nolan Gibson."Hey, Jay, what's up?" Nolan asked.Jasper walked to the balcony and asked, "Was it you who came to my house to get some things today?""No, why?""Then who was it?" Jasper asked nervously.Nolan replied, "It was my sister. She knew I needed to get some stuff from your place today and insisted on doing it herself. She took the key fr
Imogen quickly shook her head and said, "No, I met Yulia."Jasper asked, "What did she say to you?"Imogen sighed in relief. She smiled as she said, "Nothing much, just some ambiguous words that could easily be misunderstood."Jasper gently rubbed her fair and soft hand. He said slowly, "So, you were bothered by it but didn't tell me?"Imogen fell silent, feeling conflicted.Jasper was disappointed. He said, "We've only been married for a short time, but we are a real couple now. "When you agreed to this blind date and quick marriage, wasn't it to find a good man and live a stable life? Where has your confidence in marriage gone?"Imogen gave a bitter smile. She responded, "I wanted to find someone of similar status, but I ended up marrying into a wealthy family.""Isn't it good that your life has improved?""Of course," Imogen said with a genuine smile.Jasper looked into her eyes affectionately, though he was resigned.Imogen didn't understand why he was looking at her li
To welcome Imogen, the Morrison family put great effort into organizing a party.Everyone present was dressed formally. There were food and drinks, a pianist playing at the side, and even banners in the garden to welcome her.Holding Jasper's hand, Imogen felt nervous and uneasy as he introduced her to each family member.By the end, she was so overwhelmed she could hardly remember who was who.Jasper whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, my family are all good people. They all like you."Once Imogen got to know these people, she realized that the wealthier and more powerful people were, the more refined their manners were.They weren't like the stereotypical wealthy people in movies and TV shows, which were snobbish and dismissive. They didn't look down on her background or education at all.In fact, she only heard them praising her, highlighting her strengths.Her grandparents-in-law were particularly fond of her. Even the most cherished granddaughter of the Morrison family, Ca