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.

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

the file that was on the table

her way downstairs with a

inquired, “Will you be filing for divorce

at her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your

cane,” Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table.

replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address

brow. “A business trip? What’s it

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department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany

quickly retorted, “No, thank you.”

case, wait

might seem like any loving couple, but the truth

departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at

big data algorithms,

surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims: That’s

the

photos of Sarah,

shoot.

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

holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in

had a 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 aura, yet ironically made the gap between her upper lip and the philtrum appear juvenile.

confidently predicted that

inundated the

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

fans joined in

the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of discussions.

with fans demanding

horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

apply the makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even replicate that!]

wife, and

Local makeup artists can’t compare to international talent.]

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

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