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

at

choosing

that was on

Imogen made her way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

“Will you

ankle. “Are you certain you

gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It

head, Troy replied, “I’ve got a business trip scheduled today and won’t be able to. We’ll address

her brow. “A business

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requested by your department. Considering the circumstances, want to accompany me?”

“No, thank you.”

that case, wait

might seem like any loving couple, but the

departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating

often browsed.the news. Thanks to big data algorithms, she

caught her eye. Controversial photos of Sarah surface, with a

dismissed it as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she realized there was

article showcased several clandestine photos of Sarah, taken

shoot.

the images, Imogen deduced that someone from the inside was

from the marketing account holder was

almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated a dominant aura, yet ironically made the gap between her upper lip and the philtrum appear juvenile. The overly straight eyebrows only added to the mockery from

marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would be

the internet.

Xena Wilson, gleefully celebrating Sarah’s blunder. They flocked to McKesson’s official blog, commenting, [You’ll regret not

uninformed onlookers and rival fans joined in on

influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a

the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s

makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my sister’s previous photoshoots? Can’t even

boss’s wife, and this is how you represent her?]

makeup artists can’t compare to

have returned. This just shows the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and Sarah clashed, intensifying

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