Chapter 42.1 Truly Cruel

Imogen tightly clutched the garment’s hem, a profound sense of bitterness welling up within her.

Sarah’s words struck a chord; she had indeed placed Troy on a pedestal as her leader. When she first entered the Marshall family, she could only steal glances at Troy from afar, finding contentment in mere glimpses of him whenever he visited the old house.

Meanwhile, Sarah stood openly by his side, making her presence known and secure.

“Later on, due to certain circumstances, I had to choose to leave and break up with him. You probably didn’t believe it, but I took the initiative to break up with him. He just didn’t want to let

go,

and you

should have noticed that he travels every July. He came to see me because it was the season we first met,” Sarah revealed.

Imogen’s breath caught in her throat, her mind going momentarily blank. Her heart trembled, unwilling to accept what Sarah was saying, but unable to deny its truth.

She wanted to refute it, to deny that her relationship with Troy was merely one–sided, but deep down, she knew Sarah was right.

Ever since their first year of marriage, Troy had embarked on extended business trips every July, leaving Imogen feeling distant and unimportant. It was as if he was escaping to see Sarah during this time–the time they had first met, the time that held special significance for both of them. The weight of reality bore down on Imogen’s shoulders as she grappled with her feelings, torn between her emotions and the undeniable truth.

She had believed they had only recently started communicating, but the truth was far more distressing–they had been in contact all along!

He was truly heartless. Every year, he would visit his previous lover, and upon his return, he would act as if nothing had happened, playing the role of a loving husband.

Troy, you’re so cruel!

What did she mean to him in these three years of marriage? She felt like a fool, realizing that her supposedly happy marriage was built on lies and deception.

Sarah’s words felt like a torment from the depths of hell. “Your wedding anniversary is in September, on the 20th. It’s my birthday,” she revealed with a sinister edge.

Imogen couldn’t believe it, shaking her head in denial. “No… impossible.”

“Why is it impossible? Just ask Troy, and you’ll know,” Sarah sneered.

A cold shiver ran down Imogen’s spine, making her feel as if she had fallen into an icy abyss. Her teeth chattered from the chill, but she felt no pain as she clenched her fists, digging her fingers into her palms.

Her wedding anniversary turned out to coincide with her rival’s birthday. It felt ludicrous, absurd!

She remembered Troy specifically choosing this date, claiming it to be an auspicious day based on the lunar calendar. And all those years, on their anniversary, he would get heavily drunk and be filled with deep emotions. She had thought it was a testament to their love, but the reality was that he was thinking of another woman.

She had naively believed they were both happy, but in truth, she was just being played for a fool.

Imogen let out a bitter smile, unable to contain her emotions. “What are you laughing at?” Sarah demanded, her face stiffening.

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her. Sarah’s words struck a chord; she had indeed placed Troy on a pedestal as her leader. When she first entered the Marshall family, she could only steal glances at Troy from afar, finding contentment in mere glimpses of him

stood openly by his side, making her presence known and secure.

He just didn’t want to let go, and you should have noticed that he travels every July. He

caught her throat, her mind going momentarily blank. Her heart trembled, unwilling to

refute it, to deny that her relationship with Troy was merely one–sided, but deep down, she knew Sarah

Sarah during this time–the time they had first met, the time that held special significance for both of them. The weight of reality bore down on Imogen’s shoulders as she grappled with her feelings,

they had only recently started communicating, but the truth was far more distressing–they

he would visit his previous lover, and upon his return, he would act as if nothing

you’re so cruel!

of marriage? She felt like a fool, realizing

“Your wedding anniversary is

believe it, shaking her head in denial. “No… impossible.”

impossible? Just ask Troy, and you’ll

Imogen’s spine, making her feel as if she had fallen into an icy abyss. Her teeth chattered from the chill,

coincide with her rival’s birthday. It

specifically choosing this date, claiming it to be an auspicious day based on the lunar calendar. And all those years, on their anniversary, he would get heavily drunk and be filled with deep emotions. She had thought it was a testament to their love, but the reality was that he

were both happy, but in truth, she was just being

emotions. “What are you laughing at?” Sarah demanded, her face

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to me just to make me leave? Well, here’s a reality check for you. As long as Troy and I are not divorced, you’ll remain a mistress. Even if we do get divorced, you’ll still be a mistress. I suggest you don’t provoke me, or I’ll find countless ways to make sure you

the use of relying on Troy so much? He

everyone in the restaurant hear what kind of person the famous star Sarah truly is.”

fell silent, her eyes filled with resentment as

say, Sarah? If not, I’ll be on my way,” Imogen stated calmly before leaving the restroom without

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couples, some holding hands and laughing, while others engaged in arguments. or walked hand–in–hand in silence. They all appeared

immense pain, leaving her gasping for breath. She

it was a call from Charlie. She answered, saying, “Hey, Charlie, I ran into someone I knew and had a conversation. I’ll be heading back now.”

struggled to return to the restaurant’s seat. There, she noticed the items she had purchased, all paid for with Troy’s

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