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 diagnosis?

at

hesitated at the last moment, choosing instead

that was on the table

way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

she inquired, “Will you be filing

at her ankle. “Are you certain you can

gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It

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

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

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by your department. Considering the circumstances, want

retorted, “No,

wait for me

might seem like any loving couple, but the

next two days recuperating

to big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized

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

Imogen dismissed it as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she

of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

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

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

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. The overly straight eyebrows only added to the mockery from fans.

marketing account holder confidently predicted

the internet.

celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not

and rival fans

factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic

official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family address

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

apply the makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s

boss’s wife, and this

makeup artists can’t compare to international

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

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