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.

moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom

the file that was on

morning, Imogen made her way downstairs

she inquired, “Will you be filing

at her, then at her ankle. “Are you certain you can

gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It aids me in

business trip scheduled today and won’t

furrowed her brow. “A business trip?

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department. Considering the circumstances, want to

retorted, “No, thank

wait for me

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

spent the next two days

to big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized news recommendations.

Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson

it as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she realized there was more

of Sarah, taken during a McKesson

shoot.

images, Imogen deduced that someone from the inside was responsible.

marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in

designed to accentuate Sarah’s demeanor, had 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 the mockery

these photos as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would be a flop.

the

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

rival fans joined in on the

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

official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the

ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

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

boss’s wife, and this

artists can’t

of our domestic entertainment industry.]

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