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

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

returned, the file that was on the

Imogen made her way downstairs with

“Will you be filing for

her ankle. “Are you certain you can

stick resting beside the

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

furrowed her brow. “A business trip? What’s

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

retorted, “No, thank

wait for

turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple,

Imogen spent the next two

to big data algorithms, she frequently received

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

But upon opening the link, she realized

clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

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

marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar

designed to accentuate Sarah’s demeanor, 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

as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would

the internet.

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

fans joined in on the

the topic snowballed, igniting a

with fans demanding Mckesson and the

ruins

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

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

Local makeup artists can’t compare to

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

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