A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 152

Chapter 152

Chapter 152 It Is Time to Come to an End

up for. Avery never felt that there was anything that could not be made.

Avery added, “Isn’t there a list of the press? Contact them directly and ask them to delete all the relevantpress releases.”

Although much of the news posted on the Internet was released anonymously, Avery knew exactly whichmedia outlets were involved.

Cyrus said in a bad tone, “Even if we retract the stories of the first few media outlets, there are stillcountless netizens and anonymous users who have reposted and copied the contents of the news.Moreover, those things are almost well–known online.

“If we withdraw the news at this time, not only will it not help, but it may also backfire, giving theimpression that it is a deliberate attempt to cover things up.

“It is like throwing a handful of sand into the sea. When the wind blows, the water rushes, and it isimpossible to take back all the things that have been thrown out.”

Although Cyrus only worked for Avery, he had stayed in the Gallard’s place for so many years and hisimpression of Darlene was not bad.

During the two years when Darlene was married to Avery, she had never treated anyone in theSouthwood Villa unfairly.

At that time, Darlene still had work to do and had some money in her hands. Avery had a bad temper.Sometimes, when he lost his temper and scolded the servants, she would secretly give the servantssome money and say that it was compensation from Avery.

Cyrus thought, that kind little girl is good to everyone and always thinks for others, but

in the end, she is the only one who suffers.

When Darlene was bullied by Avery wrongly, none of the servants who had benefited from her in theSouthwood Villa stood up for her.

Darlene’s faint cries from the ward could still be heard. Avery sat silently in the corridor and took out acigarette, wanting to light it up.

Cyrus reminded Avery from the side, “Mr. Gallard, you can’t smoke in the hospital. There are manypatients in the corridor at this time.”

Avery was in a very bad mood. He raised his eyes and glanced at Cyrus, probably

wanting to lose his temper.

Cyrus was already prepared to be scolded, but Avery did not say anything. Avery put away the cigaretteand sat in the chair without saying a word.

Darlene’s cry stopped inside. Perhaps it was because Avery sat on the chair a little far

from the door of the ward that he could not hear her cry.

away

Avery clenched his fists and pressed them against the edge of the chair. Suddenly, he found that he wasa little afraid.

At this point, it seemed that no matter what he did, it would be counterproductive. But the heart thatmatched Darlene was nowhere to be found. With so little time left, Avery really didn’t know what he coulddo.

No matter what Avery did, it was wrong. But if he did nothing and just waited, Darlene would not take theinitiative to return to his side.

Avery was uneasy not seeing Darlene. He would always hallucinate over and over again, feeling thatsomething had happened to her.

Avery once saw in his hallucination that Darlene suddenly fell ill, lying on the cold operating table, andher heart had rotted.

The doctor walked out of the operation room, bowed to Avery, and said to him, “I’m sorry, the patient isgone. Sorry for your loss.”

I’m sorry for your loss…

These words kept repeating in Avery’s mind, and his eyes turned red. Suddenly, he raised his eyes andstared at the closed door of the ward. “But I have to take you with me. How can I rest assured if I don’tkeep you with me?”

Avery thought, if I cannot look at Darlene from time to time, what can I do if the news of

her death comes?

Avery believed that as long as he kept Darlene by his side, she would definitely not die and there woulddefinitely be no accident.

In the ward, Darlene slowly calmed down.

Gustave brought Darlene a cup of warm water and continued to appease her, “When the divorce case isover, I will take you abroad. While looking for a match, we can get ready

for an artificial heart transplant.

you. You can

“The winter in Baltimore is too cold. Let’s go to the south. It is very warm and like spring all year roundthere. There will be no trouble and no one will disturb have a good rest and live a peaceful life with yourgrandmother and brother.”

Darlene reached out and took the water. Her palm was still trembling slightly.

Gustave sat down beside Darlene. “Aurora, trust me. Everything will be fine.

“People can’t always hide to escape. The more they hide, the more they will be bullied. I will gatherenough evidence to ensure that you get a divorce smoothly.”

Gustave noticed the syringe on Darlene’s arm got loose and took a cotton swab from the drawer to helpher stop the bleeding. “I’ll call the doctor over.”

Darlene looked at the back of her hand. In addition to the blood, there were also many

bruises.

Darlene had got too many intravenous injections in the hospital during this period of time, and there weretoo many needle eyes on the back of her hand.

But Darlene knew in her heart that it was actually not much use.

The snow–white cotton swab was stained with red blood. Darlene looked a little dazed. “I don’t want tostay in the hospital anymore. I don’t like it here.”

The sickness, cough, death, and the smell of disinfectant were all not good for Darlene

as a dying person.

Gustave’s hand that was holding the cotton swab paused for a moment. He did not try to persuadeDarlene and nodded. “Okay, I will take you home. You will feel more comfortable at home. If you feelbetter, you can walk around.”

Gustave kept his word and took Darlene out of the hospital that afternoon.

There were only a few days left before the divorce lawsuit started, and Gustave had asked Darnell to tryto replace more evidence, but it was still a little tricky to replace.

In the past few months, the relationship between Darlene and Avery had broken down, and the placesthat she stayed in the most were the Southwood Villa and the hospital.

However, the Southwood Villa was Avery’s, and the hospital Darlene stayed in also

belonged to the Gallard Group. It was not easy to replace the relevant surveillance videos.

Just as Gustave brought Darlene back, Darnell called, “Mr. Walpole, it is not easy to get the evidence. Ithink we will have to wait a few more days to think of a way.

“I’ve just been called over by Mr. Cassius, and it’s not looking good for you. The board is about to meetto elect a new president. Why don’t you come over and take care of business here first?”

Darlene was still looking forward to Gustave replaceing evidence for her, so when she was seated besidehim, she subconsciously listened to what Darnell said on the other side of

the line.

When Darlene heard Darnell’s words clearly and saw that Gustave didn’t look good, she immediatelysaid, “You should go to the company first. My affairs are in no hurry.”

Gustave did not respond. He looked slightly solemn. After a long while, he responded, “It’s only a fewdays before the divorce court starts. Don’t worry about the company. Come back, and think of a way toreplace evidence from Avery’s side.

“Tell Mr. Cassius and the board members that it’s all up to them. I won’t participate in the selection of thenew president.”

Darnell said urgently, “Mr. Walpole, this won’t do. Mr. Cassius has 30% of the shares of the WalpoleGroup, and plus 10% in the hands of Ricky, they will have exactly the same

amount of shares as you.

“And the board may be on your side, but if you abstain, the result will be self–evident.”

Darnell wanted to go directly to the villa and take Gustave here. He lowered his voice, “You should comeover. How can you let Ricky take such a big advantage?”

Gustave replied, “Darnell, come back first. Do as I say. I don’t have time for that right

now.”

Darnell had no choice but to agree.

Darlene saw Gustave hang up the phone and was worried that something really happened. “Why don’tyou go to the company first? After all, it’s not a small matter.”

Gustave turned on the computer and helped Darlene organize the files about the divorce lawsuit. “It’sfine. I happen to need someone to watch the company for me for two days.

“Take a look at these photos. They are photos of Avery and Vivian. Take a look and see if there are anyproblems. Also, take a look at all the photos in this folder.”

Gustave pushed the computer in front of Darlene. “There are only five days. This is the most importantthing now.”

Darlene endured her disgust and carefully looked through the photos one by one.

The bad memories from the past flashed back, and Darlene struggled to bear them.

Gustave said from the side, “Just this once, you’ll never have to see any of this again.”

Darlene nodded and sighed softly.

Five days passed very quickly. Gustave did not go to the company at all, and he had been collectingrelevant evidence for Darlene.

On the day of the court session, the first light snow fell at the beginning of winter in

Baltimore.

Darlene and Gustave went to the court together. As they walked from the square, they watched Averyget out of the car.

Darlene thought to herself that she indeed hoped that it would be the last time she saw Avery asGustave had said.