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

the file but hesitated at the last moment, choosing

she returned, the file that was on the

made her way downstairs with a

“Will you

“Are you certain you can manage with your

Imogen gestured to the stick resting beside the table. “It aids me in

today and won’t be able to. We’ll address it once

brow. “A business trip? What’s it

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Considering the circumstances, want to

“No, thank

case, wait for me

Imogen’s emotions in turmoil. On the surface, they might seem like

Troy departed, Imogen spent the next two days recuperating

big data algorithms,

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

as clickbait. But upon opening the link, she

of Sarah, taken during

shoot.

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

critique from the marketing account holder was about Sarah’s peculiar makeup in the photos.

a fierce, almost menacing look. The intentionally plump red lips, with sharp edges, exaggerated

as evidence, the marketing account holder confidently predicted that McKesson’s endorsement would

the internet.

blunder. They

and rival fans joined in on the criticism.

influential marketing accounts, the

on the official blog, with fans demanding Mckesson and

makeup’s horrendous. It ruins

someone apply the makeup blindfolded? Have you seen my

wife, and this is how you represent

can’t compare to

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

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