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.

choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a refreshing

file that was

her way downstairs with

meal, she inquired, “Will you

her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your

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

scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll

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

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

quickly retorted, “No, thank

case, wait for

emotions in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the truth was that their relationship was fragmented.

Troy 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

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

article showcased several clandestine photos of Sarah,

shoot.

by the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that someone

was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in

makeup, 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

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

inundated the

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

and rival fans joined in on the criticism.

factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting

blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the Marshall

horrendous. It ruins pay

blindfolded? Have you seen my

your boss’s wife, and this is how you represent

Local makeup artists can’t compare to international

shouldn’t have 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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