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Chapter 43 Deceiving For Three Years

The driver focused on driving, and Imogen settled into the back seat, gazing out of the car window in silence. The sounds of the bustling city outside contrasted sharply with the quiet atmosphere inside the car.

Troy observed Imogen’s slightly somber expression and asked, “Since you used the card I gave you, why did you return the items and buy them again?”

As messages popped up on his phone, reminding him of the previous refunds, Troy realized that she had repurchased the same products with her own money.

Without turning to look at him, Imogen replied, “I can spend your money as I wish. It’s none of your business.”

Troy then inquired, “Are you upset because I accompanied Sarah shopping?”

Imogen responded, “You’ve done so much for Sarah. A simple stroll with her is the least of my

concerns.”

A mocking smile crept across Imogen’s face as she leaned back in her seat, closing her eyes.

Curious, Troy probed further, asking what was bothering her.

She pondered this question herself, feeling exhausted and hollow as if she had lost all her strength. It was as if a machine had run out of power or a phone had drained its battery and shut down.

In the past, she could delude herself into believing that Troy had genuine feelings for her during their three years of marriage. However, now whenever she sees him, Sarah’s words haunt her thoughts.

She longs to ask him why he loves Sarah so much and can’t forget her, questioning why he even married her.

Suddenly, Troy noticed a blush on the back of Imogen’s hand. Concerned, he asked, “What happened to your hand?”

“I got burned while eating,” Imogen replied.

“You should take care of it. Let’s go to the hospital,” Troy instructed the driver.

mix of emotions. She felt sarcastic and withdrew her hand forcefully, saying, “No need, it’s not a

from him would have melted her heart,

act Troy put on throughout

reason with her, saying, “Imogen, don’t make

eyes still closed, Imogen retorted, “I’m not upset, and I’m not making jokes. I just don’t need your concern. Isn’t that what you want? You don’t need to

he looked intently at Imogen. “Are you

me? Do you not understand?” she replied, raising an

your actions? Do you want me to say it out loud?”

“What have I done? Why

remember the date of our

responded after a

“And do

what you’re feeling guilty about?”

silent, unable

just found out that September 20th is Sarah’s birthday. It seems you have a deep affection for her, even though our anniversary is a

continued, “You go on a business trip every July, for at least half a month. What are you doing during that

into silence, and even the driver

Imogen suddenly roared, “Say something! Explain yourself, why don’t you explain?”

unable to muster any

admit it, right?” Imogen questioned, her words

choose to marry me if you like her so much? Why not wait for her instead? Why do you treat me so poorly? You don’t even see me as a person!” Imogen

she had never cried in front of anyone again. Her heart was tender, burdened with an inferiority complex, and hypersensitive, causing her to

adopted into the Marshall family by a stroke of luck. However, she lived her life in fear, caution, and constant observation. The Marshall family looked down on her, and apart from her grandparents, only Troy occasionally treated her

was wrong–wrong.

he wouldn’t have treated her in such a manner. She wasn’t even worth as much as a stranger to him. He was as indifferent and cold as

as if no one

deep breath, his heart clenching as he looked at

say besides apologizing? Troy, I’ve come to realize that your heart is made of stone.” Emotions surged within Imogen, leaving her gasping for breath as she reached out to wipe away the tears from her face. “I will make it up to you,” Troy

compensate me? By not divorcing me or by letting me resign and leave? Your so–called compensation

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silent, unable to offer a satisfactory response.

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