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

tugged at Imogen.

almost opened the file but hesitated at the last moment, choosing instead to head

that was on the table

made her way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

she inquired, “Will you be

her ankle. “Are you certain you

have a cane,” Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It aids me in

scheduled today and won’t be

“A business trip?

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requested by your department. Considering the circumstances,

retorted, “No, thank

case, wait for

like any loving couple, but the truth was that their relationship was fragmented.

the next two days recuperating at home.

she often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data

surface,

it as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she

of Sarah, taken during a McKesson

shoot.

images, Imogen deduced that

critique from the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup

plump red lips, with

account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s

the internet.

the jeers were fans of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to

and rival fans joined in

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

the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family address Sarah’s portrayal.

horrendous. It ruins

you seen my sister’s

astounded. She’s your boss’s wife, and this is how you represent her?]

can’t compare to international

of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid

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