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 diagnosis?

tugged at

but hesitated at the last moment, choosing instead to head to the

that was

way downstairs

“Will you be filing for divorce

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

Imogen gestured to the stick resting

a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address it once

her brow. “A business

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requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany

quickly retorted, “No,

case, wait for me

On the surface, they might seem like any

spent the next

to big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized news

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

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

clandestine photos of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

by the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen

marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in the

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

the marketing account holder confidently

the internet.

gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog,

rival fans joined in on

accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

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

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s

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

your boss’s wife, and this is how you

artists can’t compare

industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and

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McKesson‘ s official blog exploded

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