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.

Sarah’s

tugged at Imogen.

moment, choosing instead to head to the bathroom for a refreshing

she returned, the file that was on

Imogen made her way downstairs with a limp for breakfast.

the meal, she inquired, “Will you

her ankle. “Are you certain you can manage with your

resting beside the table. “It aids me in walking.”

today

furrowed her brow. “A business trip? What’s it about?”

Chapter 28: Crazy

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

“No,

that case, wait for me here.”

in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like any loving couple, but the truth was that their relationship was

next

news. Thanks to big data algorithms, she frequently received personalized news

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

But upon opening the link, she realized there was more to the

photos of Sarah, taken during a McKesson

shoot.

by the angle and clarity of the images, Imogen deduced that someone from the inside

from the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s

to accentuate Sarah’s demeanor, had a counter effect. Her pronounced cheekbones shifted her appearance from regal elegance to a fierce, 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 marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s

the

They flocked to McKesson’s

and rival fans joined in on the criticism.

these factions and influential marketing accounts, the topic snowballed, igniting a firestorm of

flood of comments appeared on the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and the

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins pay sister’s beauty.]

Have you seen my

boss’s wife, and

makeup artists can’t compare to international

the state of our domestic entertainment industry.] Amid the outcry, fans of both Xena and Sarah clashed, intensifying

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