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 also absent the next day and the

the bed, unwilling to accept the situation, boringly scrolling through her phone until

to find the bed sheets neatly arranged,

lay on the bed, staring at

the point of

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

Troy’s disappointment in her increased and her love for him

and Troy had agreed to receive their divorce

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

accept a life filled with bitterness and didn’t want to become resentful. Seeking a moment of solace, she

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the warmth of the

signaling a new message on Facebook. Imogen picked

Cat (Liam’s online nickname): [Didn’t you say you were coming to my house

a few days

to your parents for me. I’ll definitely come and see them when I have

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

long story. The last time I went to the studio, I was hit

confined to

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 doctor said it’s not

the camera to show

taken aback. “Isn’t this serious? How did it

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