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

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

file that was on the table had disappeared,

way downstairs with a

you be filing for divorce today?”

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

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

head, Troy replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and

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

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department. Considering the circumstances, want to

retorted, “No, thank you.”

that case, wait for me here.”

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

spent the next

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

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

upon opening the link, she realized there was

several clandestine photos of

shoot.

of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from the

marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup

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,

marketing account holder confidently predicted that

inundated the internet.

were fans of Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog,

and rival fans joined in

factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a

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

ruins pay sister’s

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

and this

Local makeup artists can’t compare to

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

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of McKesson‘ s official blog exploded

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