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.

was Sarah’s

at

moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a

was on the table

her way downstairs with a

“Will you be filing for

ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your foot?”

the stick resting beside the table.

scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll

brow. “A

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a meeting requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to

“No, thank you.”

that case, wait for

exchange left Imogen’s emotions in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the truth was that their relationship

the next two days recuperating at home.

often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized

a headline caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims: That’s My

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

showcased several clandestine photos of

shoot.

Imogen deduced that someone from

primary critique from the marketing account holder was about

red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated a dominant aura, yet ironically made the gap between her upper lip and the

confidently

the

of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not picking our Xena.]

onlookers and rival fans joined in on the

the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

official blog, with fans demanding

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins

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

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

can’t compare

just shows the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry,

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