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?

tugged at

moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a refreshing shower.

file that was on the table had disappeared,

her way downstairs with a limp

you be

then at her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your foot?”

a cane,” Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It aids me

scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address

“A business trip?

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your department. Considering the

quickly retorted, “No,

that case, wait for me here.”

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

Imogen spent the next

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

photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims: That’s My Boss’s Wife!]

the link, she realized there was more to the

showcased several clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during a

shoot.

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

primary critique from the marketing account holder was

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

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

the

fans of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting,

rival fans joined in on the

influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a

appeared on the official blog, with fans

It ruins pay

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

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

artists can’t compare to international talent.]

entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and

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of McKesson‘ s official blog exploded with activity.

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