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

at Imogen.

last moment, choosing instead to head

returned, the file that was on the

next morning, Imogen made her way downstairs

you be filing for divorce

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

cane,” Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the

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

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

Chapter 28: Crazy

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

quickly retorted, “No, thank you.”

wait for me here.”

Imogen’s emotions in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the

departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating

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

caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a headline: [McKesson Employee Elaims: That’s My Boss’s

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

photos of Sarah, taken during a

shoot.

of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from the inside was

the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup

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

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

the

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

rival fans joined in on the

influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

on the official blog, with fans

horrendous. It ruins

seen my sister’s previous

your boss’s wife, and this is

makeup artists can’t compare to international talent.]

our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid

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