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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.

looking at him with a mix of emotions. She felt sarcastic and withdrew her hand

him would have melted her heart,

at the impeccable act Troy put on throughout their three years

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

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 pretend to be a caring

darkened, and he looked intently at Imogen.

she replied, raising an

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

“What have I done?

“Do you remember the

Troy responded after a pause.

“And do

guilty about?”

unable to

birthday. It seems you

with a hint of tears, but she suppressed her emotions and continued, “You go on a business trip every July, for at least half a month. What are you doing during

fell into silence, and even the driver refrained

to contain her anger, Imogen suddenly roared, “Say something! Explain

remained speechless, unable to muster

guilty, aren’t you? You dare not admit it, right?” Imogen questioned,

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 roared in anger, tears streaming down her

cried in front of anyone again. Her heart was tender, burdened with an inferiority complex, and hypersensitive, causing her to build a strong protective shell

stroke of luck. However, she lived her life in fear, caution, and constant observation. The Marshall family looked down on her,

she was wrong–wrong.

affection for her, 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 the rest, but he masked it with politeness, which only further

one

at Imogen’s tearful expression. He spoke in

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

help but laugh sarcastically. “Compensation again. How do you plan to compensate me? By not divorcing me or by letting me resign and leave? Your so–called compensation won’t give me what I truly

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Troy fell silent, unable

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