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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.

him with a mix of emotions. She felt sarcastic and withdrew

caring gesture from him would have

at the impeccable act Troy put on throughout their three years together,

tried to reason with her, saying, “Imogen, don’t make light of your health when

your concern. Isn’t that what you want? You don’t need to pretend to be a

and he looked intently at

with me? Do you not understand?” she replied,

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

done? Why

asked, “Do you remember the date of our wedding

20th,” Troy responded after a pause.

“And do

know what you’re feeling guilty about?” Imogen pressed

unable

September 20th is Sarah’s birthday. It seems

her emotions and continued, “You go on a business trip every July, for at least half a month. What are

into silence, and even the

suddenly roared, “Say something! Explain yourself,

unable to muster any

dare not admit it, right?” Imogen questioned,

like her so much? Why not wait for her instead? Why do you treat me so poorly? You don’t even see me as

tender, burdened with an inferiority complex, and hypersensitive, causing her to build a strong protective shell around herself.

family looked down on her, and apart from her grandparents, only Troy occasionally treated her with kindness.. At times, Imogen deluded herself into thinking that even if he didn’t love her, he must still have some

she was

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

empty as if no one was inside.

deep breath, his heart clenching as he looked at Imogen’s

Imogen retorted bitterly, feeling frustrated with his repeated apologies. “What else can you 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

not divorcing me or by letting me resign and leave? Your so–called compensation won’t give me what I

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silent, unable to offer a

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