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

tugged at Imogen.

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

the file that was on the table

morning, Imogen made her way

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for

then at her ankle. “Are

stick resting beside the table. “It aids

scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address it once I’m back.”

Imogen furrowed her brow. “A business

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

retorted, “No,

that case, wait for me here.”

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

departed, Imogen spent the next

browsed.the news. Thanks to big data algorithms,

a headline caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline:

opening the link, she realized there

clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during a McKesson promotional

shoot.

and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that

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

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.

holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would

the

Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined

marketing accounts, the topic snowballed,

blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family address

It ruins pay

seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even replicate that!]

She’s your boss’s wife, and

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

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

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