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

the last moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a refreshing shower.

she returned, the file that was on the table

morning, Imogen made her way downstairs

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

at her ankle. “Are you certain you can

resting beside the table. “It aids me in walking.”

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

brow. “A business trip? What’s it about?”

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

“No,

wait

like

Troy departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating at

often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data

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

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

of Sarah, taken during a McKesson

shoot.

of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from

from the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar

elegance to a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated a dominant aura,

confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement

inundated the internet.

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

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined

these factions and influential marketing accounts, the

of comments appeared on the official blog, with fans

It ruins pay

you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even

your boss’s wife, and this is

makeup artists can’t

industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena

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of McKesson‘ s official blog exploded with

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