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 diagnosis?

at Imogen.

moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a

returned, the file that was on the table had

made her way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

inquired, “Will you be filing for

her ankle. “Are you certain you

stick resting beside the table. “It

Troy replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today

“A business trip? What’s it

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Considering the circumstances, want to accompany me?”

quickly retorted, “No, thank you.”

that case, wait

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

Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at

at home, she often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data algorithms,

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

clickbait. But upon opening the link, she

showcased several clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

Imogen deduced

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

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

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

inundated the internet.

of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They

rival fans

these factions and influential marketing accounts, the

fans demanding Mckesson and

It ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even

She’s your boss’s wife, and this

artists can’t

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

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