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.

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

the file that was on the

Imogen made her way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

you

at her, then at her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage

Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It aids me in walking.”

scheduled today and won’t

brow. “A business trip? What’s

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the circumstances,

quickly retorted, “No, thank you.”

that case, wait for

exchange left Imogen’s emotions in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but

the next two days recuperating

Thanks to big

Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson

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

of Sarah, taken during a McKesson

shoot.

the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen

the marketing account holder was

makeup, 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

evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would be a flop.

the internet.

They flocked to McKesson’s official

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined

and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

the official blog, with fans demanding

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins

you seen

your boss’s wife, and this is how

Local makeup artists can’t compare

state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid

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