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.

not return that night,

through her phone until sleep overtook her, leaving a bright light by

the bed sheets neatly arranged, and there were no signs of anyone’s

on the bed, staring at

the point of

through the curtains, Imogen lay in bed, contemplating why she 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 spent three years together as husband and wife. How could she reconcile the conflicting emotions

waning. Perhaps as Troy’s disappointment in her increased and her love

she finally managed to rise from bed and wash her face. Today was Sunday, and tomorrow marked the day she and Troy had agreed to receive their divorce certificate. After obtaining the official document, they

as her husband embraced another

want to become resentful. Seeking a moment of solace, she made her way

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the warmth of the

a new message on Facebook. Imogen picked up the phone and

my house for two days? It’s the weekend today;

few days ago and

sorry but I can’t make it. Please apologize to your parents for me. I’ll definitely come and see

you too busy? I haven’t seen you in the studio

time I went to the studio, I was hit by a falling frame and twisted

confined to my home for

handsome 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,

to show Liam her wrapped right ankle, visibly

aback. “Isn’t this serious? How did

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