Chapter 26: Qualifications

“I’ll do my best,” Troy said.

Imogen mustered up her courage and asked, “What’s wrong with Miss Page?”

Ever since Troy left, she had a premonition in her heart that he wouldn’t return soon, just like yesterday. She couldn’t fathom why Sarah had called him away for two consecutive days.

Troy glanced back at her, his face showing a frown. “Imogen, you didn’t used to ask so many questions.”

Imogen turned pale and said, “My feet are excruciating. Could you…”

“The injury on your foot isn’t serious. If necessary, you could call the servant for help.”

Troy’s tone was cold, and he left without looking back.

Imogen watched him leave and felt an overwhelming bitterness inside. She rarely let her guard down, but when she did, he dismissed her as a burden.

When someone isn’t interested in you, showing vulnerability won’t change their mind.

They were on the verge of divorce. Did she have any right to interfere in his affairs?

She felt lost. Troy had merely done her a favor, yet she had deluded herself into thinking she was special to him.

Once again, she humiliated herself.

did Troy not return that night, but he was

bed, unwilling to accept the situation, boringly scrolling through her phone until sleep overtook her, leaving a bright

to find the bed sheets

staring

point

still clung to hope despite the impending divorce. Troy had been the person she had longed for over the past ten years, and they had

each passing moment, Imogen felt her hope waning. Perhaps as Troy’s disappointment in her increased and her love for him dissipated, she

agreed to receive their divorce certificate. After obtaining the official document, they would be legally unrelated. However, they still had to live together without the formal constraints

do was watch as her husband embraced another woman after their divorce. The days ahead seemed fraught with challenges, and she feared the emotional

to become resentful. Seeking a moment of solace, she made her way to the balcony, leaning on a cane,

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in the

signaling a new message on Facebook. Imogen picked

my house for two days? It’s the weekend

recalled her promise to Liam a few days ago and quickly replied to the

Cold (Imogen’s online nickname): [I’m sorry but I can’t make it. Please apologize to your parents for me. I’ll definitely come and see them when I

the matter? Is work keeping you too busy? I haven’t

story. The last time I went to the studio, I was hit by a falling frame

I’m still confined to my home for

face appeared on the screen. He looked genuinely concerned as he asked, “How is it? Is it serious? Have you seen a doctor? What did they say?” Imogen reassured him, “Don’t worry, I

she switched the camera to show Liam her wrapped

taken aback. “Isn’t this

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