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 to

was on the

next morning, Imogen made her way downstairs with a

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for divorce today?”

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

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

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

brow. “A business

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the circumstances, want to

“No, thank you.”

that case, wait for me

might seem like

Troy departed, Imogen spent the next two days

news. Thanks to big data algorithms, she frequently

day, a headline caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims:

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

clandestine photos of

shoot.

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

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

appearance from regal elegance to a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp

marketing account holder confidently predicted that

inundated the

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

and rival fans joined in on the

influential marketing accounts, the topic

comments appeared on the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins pay

Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots?

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

Local makeup artists can’t compare

shows the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the

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