"Will your mom be okay with this?" Jasper asked, his expression tinged with concern.Imogen hesitated, not wanting to spoil the moment so soon. "I don't think she'll mind."A tender smile spread across Jasper's lips against the backdrop of the romantic, tranquil night. Unable to resist, he gently wrapped his arm around Imogen's shoulder and leaned in to kiss her.Imogen closed her eyes nervously, her lips slightly parting in anticipation.Just as Jasper was about to kiss her, his phone suddenly rang.Startled, Imogen opened her eyes.Jasper frowned, impatiently retrieving his phone to glance at the caller ID.Upon seeing Yulia's name, he swiftly declined the call.As Imogen noticed Yulia's name on the screen, a shadow passed over her expression. Despite this, she pretended not to notice, her lips tightening slightly as she looked up at the moon.After rejecting the call, Jasper quickly set his phone down. He had hoped to pick up where they left off, but the romantic mood had s

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

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

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 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