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.

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

that was

made her way downstairs with a

you be

ankle. “Are you certain you

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

“I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address it once I’m

her brow. “A business trip? What’s

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the

“No, thank you.”

that case, wait for me

seem like any loving couple,

departed, Imogen spent the next

big data algorithms, she frequently

a headline caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims: That’s My

But upon opening the link,

photos of Sarah, taken during a McKesson promotional

shoot.

angle and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from the inside was responsible.

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

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 aura, yet

these photos as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that

the

gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to

and rival fans joined in

accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

comments appeared on the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family address Sarah’s portrayal.

horrendous. It ruins pay

seen my sister’s previous

your boss’s wife, and this is how

artists can’t compare to

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

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