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.

anticipate that not only did Troy not return that night, but he

through her phone until

up to find the bed sheets

on the bed, staring at the ceiling, and

the point of all

had been the person she had longed for over the past ten years, and they had spent three years

hope waning. Perhaps as Troy’s disappointment in her increased and her love for him dissipated, she would

agreed to receive their divorce certificate. After obtaining the official document, they

Sarah, Imogen knew she had no grounds to argue. All she could do was watch as her husband embraced another woman

didn’t want to become resentful. Seeking a moment of solace, she made her way to the balcony, leaning on a cane, and settled into a

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in the warmth of the

Imogen picked up the phone and saw a message

my house for two days? It’s the weekend today; why don’t you

Liam a few days ago and quickly replied to

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

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

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

confined to

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 went to the hospital right away. The

spoke, she switched the camera to show Liam her wrapped right ankle, visibly swollen

“Isn’t this serious? How

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