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

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

she returned, the file that was on the

her way downstairs with a limp

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for

her, then at her ankle. “Are

stick resting beside the table. “It aids

his head, Troy replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address

brow. “A business trip?

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the circumstances, want to accompany me?” Troy teased.

quickly retorted, “No, thank you.”

wait for me here.”

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

departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at

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

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

as clickbait. But upon opening the

photos of Sarah,

shoot.

of the images, Imogen deduced that someone

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

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 ironically made the gap between her upper lip and the philtrum appear juvenile. The overly straight eyebrows only added to

photos as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted

inundated the

jeers were fans of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll

fans joined

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

official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and

It ruins pay

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

boss’s wife, and this

makeup artists can’t compare to international talent.]

industry.]

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