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

at

the file but hesitated at the last moment, choosing instead

file that was on the

made her way

meal, she inquired, “Will you be filing for divorce

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

cane,” Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It

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

Imogen furrowed her brow. “A business trip? What’s

Chapter 28: Crazy

a meeting requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want

“No,

case, wait for me

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

Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at home.

big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized news

Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline:

opening the link, she realized

article showcased several clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during a McKesson promotional

shoot.

clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from

holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in

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

as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s

inundated the

Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not picking our Xena.]

and rival fans joined

and influential marketing accounts, the

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

It ruins

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

and this is

can’t

returned. This just shows the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and Sarah clashed, intensifying the

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