A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Avery Suspects Vivian

Avery was indeed also suspicious of Darlene’s real illness. Recently, he had run into the moment whenDarlene took pills several times. There were many colorful pills. Each time Darlene would take a lot ofpills.

Avery remembered that Darlene did not take various pills before, but the labels of those medicine bottleswere torn off.

Although Avery did not like Nathen, he could not help but ask, “So what exactly is her illness?”

Nathen could not wait to tell Avery that Darlene had a heart illness and could only live for half a yearmore.

Moreover, Darlene had to be lucky for half a year. Every time she had a heart attack, she would have tobe sent to the hospital for treatment in time.

Otherwise, if she could not be treated in time, she would be another normal patient who suddenly died ofheart disease.

However, Darlene had told Nathen not to speak it out. So he had the obligation to respect the patient’schoices.

Nathen said unhappily, “In short, she has a serious heart disease. Mr. Gallard, if you cared about her,you would have to ask her about the matter when she wakes up. It would be better to change anotherheart. It is very difficult to replace a suitable heart for her. You can also help her on the matter

when you are free.”

Avery stared at Darlene on the bed. He had not realized how serious the

matter was. More importantly, he still felt that Nathen had made a fuss over

some little matter.

Avery could not believe it. Ordinary heart disease could also have taken place

suddenly. How could she have to change a new heart?

Nathen saw that Avery did not listen to him, so Nathen still left the room

first.

It was useless for Nathen to tell Avery more details. If Avery indeed cared about Darlene, he would alsohave understood that Darlene was in an extremely bad condition no matter whether Nathen told him thetruth or

not.

In the past few days, Darlene had thrown up blood so many times that her face was always extremelypale. If Avery cared about her, how would he ignore what was going to happen to her?

As soon as Nathen left, the room became quiet. It was already dawn.

Avery was awake. He just sat by the side of the patient’s bed. He did not know when he had sat downthere. The door was opened, and Seth walked in.

Before Avery opened his mouth, Seth spoke first, “I heard from a friend in the hospital that somethinghad happened to Darlene, so I came over to pay a

visit.”

Avery replied “got it” indifferently and did not say anything else.

Seth took a chair and sat down. “If I was not wrong, it would have been caused by Vivian again, right? Iheard that Darlene even lost her breath, and she could only live once. If she died, you would have nochance to regret it.”

Avery’s face darkened. “Darlene took the knife herself, and she was the one

who caused the matter. If she didn’t mess around, nothing would have

happened to her.”

Seth sighed. “You just have overdone it. In the few days that Vivian returned

from abroad, I heard about what you have done. You have indeed gone a little

too far with Darlene.

“Vivian said that Darlene had trapped her, but did you just believe what Vivian said without anyinvestigation?”

Avery looked unhappy. “Vivian wouldn’t lie. I know what kind of girl she is?”

Seth argued back, “Then what kind of person is Darlene? How she has treated you all these years?Even if she was not warm–hearted enough to you, at least she did nothing bad to you, right?”

Avery replied indifferently, “She might be good at playing a role. She might

hide it.”

Seth spoke for Darlene, “Remember what Darlene had done before? How did Darlene take care of youall these years? When you were hit and could only lie on the bed in the car accident, Vivian abandonedyou and went abroad. Darlene, who was only nineteen years old at that time, dropped out of school andtook care of you for a year. She cared nothing but the matter at that time.

“At such a young age, she has taken care of you day and night in the patient’s room, wiping your bodyon her own. She kept asking me what kind of massage could help you recover. Just after learning it, shewould do it for

you.”

Avery knew well about it, it was just that he was not willing to recall it

anymore.

It was the most unbearable period for him. As for Darlene’s efforts, he

thought that it was only because she had harmed Vivian so that she felt

uneasy.

Avery ignored it and explained, “She forced Vivian to go abroad. If Vivian was here, she would havetaken care of me like that. Moreover, Vivian saved

my life back then, so I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Seth smiled. “I didn’t know that Vivian saved your life and I have no comment. But you said that Darlenedrove Vivian away to get close to you. I would like to ask about it. Mr. Gallard, what did Darlene want?”

“At that time, she had the shares of the Gallard Group, and Mrs. Gallard had given her enough moneyand power.” Seth felt sorry for Darlene when he heard what Avery said.

Seth added, “As for you, the doctor had already declared that you would be in such a state for the rest ofyour life. Did she go out of her mind just to ruin her future and happiness for the rest of her life by takingcare of you, such a hopeless patient?”

Avery stopped him impatiently. “Seth, I know it well. You don’t have to speak for Darlene. The onlyreason I could not allow her to die now is that she owes Vivian. Darlene should pay back for her sins.”

Seth looked at Darlene’s pale face when she still lay on the bed. “All right, I have no comment about yourfamily matters. But I have to remind you. It’s better to be kind to Darlene. Don’t wait until you regret it inthe future. When you recall what you have done to her, you may have no way to make up for it

even if you want to.”

Avery disagreed, “I have nothing to make up for Darlene. She should make

up for what she has done. It is her fault.”

The conversation could end now. Seth sat for a while longer. Seeing that

Darlene was fine, he left first.

Avery did not know why, but as he repeatedly recalled what Seth had said, he

began to doubt what had happened.

When Avery recalled the day when Vivian suddenly broke into the room and what happened next, he feltthat something was wrong.

He called Cyrus to come in and asked, “Did you replace it out? Roselyn who took care of my grandmotherbefore should have known best about what my grandmother did to Vivian.”

Seeing Darlene still resting on the hospital bed, Cyrus replied in a low voice, “Mr. Gallard, we havealready found something. We will bring her back as soon as possible.”

After he finished speaking, he continued carefully, “Sir, excuse me. I have also stayed with the Gallardfamily members for so many years, and I know

Mrs. Gallard well.

“In my opinion, even if Ms. Garcia urged Mrs. Gallard to do something, Mrs. Gallard would not have doneanything to drive Ms. Sheridan away. Moreover, Ms. Garcia has always been gentle and kind. It wouldbe a little weird if she suggested Mrs. Gallard in that way.”

In the end, Avery was unwilling to suspect Vivian. Vivian had once saved his life. If there was no absoluteevidence, he would never hurt her.

Avery said, “All right, Cyrus, stop it. You can leave now.”

Cyrus stopped talking and was about to leave when they heard the sound of

porcelain bowls shattering suddenly from outside.

Avery immediately stood up and walked to the door. “Who is it?”

He opened the door and saw Vivian turning around to leave.

The door had already been opened, so she could only pause. She seemed to be in a panic.