Chapter 28: Crazy

Troy’s expression hardened a hint of mockery in his voice. “You think I have no right to be concerned? You’re not just my wife but also my sister–in–law. Do you ever consider why he wants to take you abroad? Once there, you are on your own, without family, what then?”

Imogen was at a loss for a response.

All she knew was that her anger was reaching its boiling point.

In frustration, she kicked at the blanket.

A sharp sting followed as her injured ankle struck something hard. The intense pain forced a gasp from her, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Troy quickly pulled back the blanket to inspect her ankle. “What happened? Did again?”

Tears streamed down her face as Imogen nodded.

you hurt it

Gently, Troy fetched the medicine, unwrapped the gauze from her foot, and cleaned the wound. He then applied a soothing ointment that significantly alleviated the pain.

Setting the medicine aside, his expression grew stern. “Imogen, I won’t accept your resignation. Don’t bring it up again.”

Defeated and exasperated, Imogen averted her gaze.

Troy took a seat beside the bed, “We’re still married. Don’t invite strangers into our home.”

She challenged him, “Even my friends?”

“Is he truly just a friend?”

Imogen turned away in frustration.

Troy has lost his mind.

“I don’t want to discuss this anymore.”

Her mind was in turmoil.

Later, after dinner, she headed upstairs and noticed a document on her bedroom table. It wasn’t from Sarah’s house, but from the office. Or was it? On closer inspection, it was a thick medical file from Mount West Hospital, with Sarah’s name prominently displayed on the front.

Sarah’s diagnosis?

at Imogen.

choosing instead to head to the bathroom for

the file that was

way downstairs with

“Will you be filing for

at her ankle. “Are

stick resting beside the table. “It

head, Troy replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able

her brow. “A

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a meeting requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany me?”

“No, thank you.”

wait for me here.”

the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the truth was

the next two days recuperating at home.

at home, she often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data algorithms, she

her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a

upon opening the link, she realized there was more to the

photos of

shoot.

of the images, Imogen deduced that

account holder was about

counter effect. Her pronounced cheekbones shifted her appearance from regal elegance to a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated a dominant

holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would be

the

Sarah’s blunder. They flocked

and rival fans joined in on the criticism.

by these factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a

comments appeared on the official blog, with fans

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins

apply the makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots?

She’s your boss’s wife, and this is how you

Local makeup artists can’t compare to

returned. This just shows the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both

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McKesson‘ s official blog exploded with

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