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 a

was on the table had

way downstairs with a limp

“Will you be filing for

her, then at her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your foot?”

to the stick resting beside the table. “It

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

“A business trip?

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by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany me?” Troy teased.

“No,

that case, wait for me

in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the truth was that their relationship

Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at home.

big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized news recommendations.

eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface,

it as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she realized there was

photos of Sarah, taken during a

shoot.

the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from

the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in the

from regal elegance to a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated a dominant aura, yet ironically made the gap between her upper lip and the philtrum appear juvenile. The overly straight eyebrows only added to the mockery

holder confidently

inundated the

They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not picking our

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined in

by these factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic

blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family address

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins

makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s

and this is how you

makeup artists can’t compare

our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and Sarah clashed, intensifying the

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