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

moment, choosing instead to head

returned, the file that was

morning, Imogen made her way downstairs with a

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for

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

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

business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to.

her brow. “A business trip?

Chapter 28: Crazy

Considering the circumstances, want to

retorted, “No, thank

case, wait for me here.”

seem like any loving couple, but the truth was that their

the next two days recuperating at

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

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

the link, she

photos of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that

from the marketing account holder was

cheekbones shifted her appearance from regal elegance to a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated

the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement

the internet.

were fans of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not

and rival fans joined in on the criticism.

by these factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting

on the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall Family

horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots?

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

artists can’t compare

domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and Sarah clashed, intensifying

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