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

tugged at Imogen.

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

file that was on the

way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for divorce today?”

ankle. “Are you

the stick resting beside

business trip scheduled today

her brow. “A business

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a meeting requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany me?” Troy teased.

“No, thank

that case, wait for me here.”

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

departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at

to big data algorithms, she frequently

day, a headline caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee

opening the

photos of Sarah, taken

shoot.

images, Imogen deduced

from the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s

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 gap between her upper lip

account holder confidently predicted

the

Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined in

marketing accounts, the topic snowballed,

appeared on the official blog, with fans

horrendous. It ruins pay

apply the makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even replicate

boss’s wife, and this is how you represent

can’t compare

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

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