A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 238

Chapter 238

Chapter 238 You Are My Sister

After being carried off the air cushion, Darlene was immediately sent to the emergency room.

Darlene had already fallen into a coma. Because of the huge emotional ups and downs, her mind wasnot clear for a while.

Gustave did not enter the emergency room. He did not have any external injuries. He only did adetailed examination of the brain CT. After being diagnosed by the doctor that he had no internalinjuries, he was allowed to continue staying in the ordinary sick room.

Darlene only left the emergency room early the next morning. Her illness was caused by bad emotions.Since there was no sudden situation, there was no point in staying in the ICU.

Therefore, Darlene also stayed in an ordinary ward. The few people from the Swale family gatheredaround the bed, and Gustave also came over.

Avery could only sit in the corridor outside as always. A few days ago, when Darlene was unconsciousfor five days, he had not been able to see her. Now, he was more ashamed to go in and face her.

After all, before Nathen donated his heart, it was he, Avery, who deliberately concealed the truth fromDarlene.

In the ward, since Darlene came out of the emergency room, she had sat silently on the bed.

Darlene did not say a word and just sat there. She did not sleep or eat.

Dakota sat at the side, anxious and distressed. She lowered her head and wiped her tears.

Gustave sat by the bed and helped Darlene wipe her face. The atmosphere in the ward was so heavythat it was as

if it could freeze.

Seeing that everyone was in a bad mood, Braylen tried to replace a topic. “Sister, you should be glad thatthe air cushion saved you both.

“If you were the only one being saved, wouldn’t you owe Mr. Walpole a life? There are so many peoplewho care about you. Ah, now that things have come to this, don’t think too much about taking your ownlife.”

Darlene looked at Braylen from the side. After looking at him for a long time, she said without anyemotion, “I am not your sister.”

Braylen secretly muttered to himself, it had been so long, but at least she started talking.

Saying a few words was better than being silent all the time.

Braylen brought a glass of water over and said, “The DNA test is written in black and white. You are thebiological child of the Swale family. You are my sister.

“I bullied you in the past. I use juice to replace water. Ah, no, I use juice to replace wine to apologize toyou.

“We are a family. There is no overnight grudge. You don’t need to complain about your fate anymore.After you return to the Swale family, I guarantee that you will not suffer any longer…”

Darlene was still expressionless and interrupted him, “I am not your sister.”

Darlene had already become like this.

She hoped that she would not have any relatives. At least, she would not need to worry about anyonewhen she died.

She didn’t want more people to feel sorry for her or be dragged down by her.

When Braylen saw that Darlene was completely stubborn, he awkwardly turned to Gustave to strike upa conversation. “Gustave, we have known each other for so many years.

“Today, I finally saw your character clearly. With you taking care of my sister, the Swale family can be atease.

I’ll put my words here today. I accept you as my brother-in-law!”

Gustave continued to wipe Darlene’s arms. He probably wanted to cheer everyone up too, so he said,“Okay, thank you, brother.”

Braylen was stunned for a moment. He proudly showed off to Adam. “Adam, listen to what he justcalled me. He used to boast that he was older than me by a few days, and he was so arrogant!”

Adam looked at Braylen, who was with an expression of taking advantage of Gustave, and faintly said,“Mr. Swale, don’t tell me you still think that you are taking advantage when Mr. Walpole called you‘brother’?”

Dakota was originally crying and was at a loss of what to do, but when she heard this, she gave a raresmile. “You, you are like that you sold your own sister, and you even helped the guy to count themoney.”

Braylen thought for a long while before he could realize what happened. He immediately put on aserious face and said unhappily, “Who is your brother?

No, no, no. Don’t call me that. If you want to call me that, you should give me at least 150 milliondollars as a present. Give it to me first.”

Darlene had a completely unrelated

attitude toward their conversation.

When Braylen finished talking and laughing, she said a few words.

“I already said that I am not Mr. Swale’s sister, nor am I a child of the Swale family. I have been anorphan since I was a child. My adoptive parents died, and now there are only my grandmother andyounger brother. I don’t need other families, and I don’t need other relatives.”

Darlene even wanted to die. Now, what was the point of returning to the Swale family?

It didn’t matter, and Darlene didn’t want it anymore.

Dakota’s eyes were red. She got up and sat next to Darlene. Dakota’s heart ached as she grabbedDarlene’s hand.

“You can’t accept it at the moment. I can understand. No one in the Swale family will force you to makeany choice.

“But from now on, your difficulties are the Swale family’s difficulties. The Swale family will always beyour backing. You just need to take good care of your health and take care of yourself. Don’t worryabout anything else. The Swale family will help you deal with it.”

Darlene looked at Dakota. Darlene never dared to imagine that her biological mother would be Dakota,the one she had always admired. Dakota was such a merciful and kind person.

Darlene’s real home was such a good family, like the Swale family.

If Darlene could have recognized her family earlier, even if it was only half a year earlier, or even a fewmonths earlier, it might have been a salvation for her in the days of despair.

But now, it was too late.

Darlene looked at Dakota’s expectant gaze. She held it in and did not say that out.

Darlene really wanted to say that no matter how capable the Swale family was, it could not bringNathen back to life.

If Nathen could not come back to life, then she, Darlene, did not deserve to live anymore. She couldnot step on the lives of others to be alive.

Darlene did not say anything. Dakota thought that she was wavering in the end. Dakota excitedlygrabbed Darlene’s hand. “Don’t worry. Now that you and Avery have already divorced. Everything isgonna be fine.

“If he dares to come and pester you again, the Swale family will sue him.

Even if we have to fight with the Gallard family, we will never let you suffer any more grievances.

“Also, Mr. Walpole said that your grandmother and brother are still abroad. I’ve already sent someoneto go with Darnell, the man under Mr. Walpole. They will soon bring your grandmother and brotherback.”

Darlene looked a little worried. Dakota immediately promised, “I promise you that not only you but alsoyour grandmother and brother will no longer be wronged by others.

“From now on, the Swale family will be your backing and your family, and also your grandmother andbrother’s backing and family.”

Dakota could not help but hold Darlene in her arms. Tears suddenly fell and she choked. “Sweetheart,sorry to have let you suffer all these years. I won’t let it happen again.”

Darlene’s body was a little stiff. She had to admit that it was very warm to be held by Dakota.

Darlene had never experienced the warmth that came from her loved ones in the past twenty years.Why did it only come now?

Darlene even dared not to dream about these scenes and conversations. Why did it only come now?

Dakota sobbed. “Sweetie, don’t think too much about it. Mom has been looking for you for so manyyears. We’ll pay the debt you owed to the Elicott family. You will be fine. Don’t think about anythingelse, okay?”

Dakota held Darlene tightly, but a moment later, the person in her arms reached out and pushed heraway.

Darlene did not look at Dakota’s face full of tears, nor did she look at the pain and joy on Lucian’s face.She only said softly, “I’m tired. Can I sleep for a while?”

There was a knock on the door and a doctor came in. Seeing Darlene wake up, he hesitated and said,“I have a few words. Can I talk to Ms. Garcia’s family alone?”

Dakota immediately helped Darlene to lie down. “Then you should take a good rest first. Don’t let yourimagination run wild. Mom and Dad will talk to the doctor and be back soon.”

Darlene nodded. This time, she did not argue with her like how she explained that Braylen was not herbrother.

Dakota and Lucian followed the doctor.

Gustave was worried and went with them.

Braylen was left alone in the sick room to take care of Darlene. When everyone else left, Darlene said,“I’m hungry. I want to have some soup.”

There was soup on the bedside table, but it was a little cold.

Braylen walked over and picked up the soup box. “Then I’ll go out and heat it up in a microwave. Yougo to sleep first.”

Braylen thought that the microwave was at the end of the corridor. If Darlene wanted to leave this floor,she had to go over there. He could also see Darlene, so he was not too worried.

Darlene nodded. Braylen took the soup box and went out.

Not long after Braylen went out,

Darlene got off the bed and left the ward.

Avery, who was originally sitting in the corridor, also followed the doctor to the office.

Darlene watched their backs as they entered the office and walked over to the office.

The door of the office was ajar, and the voice of the doctor came from inside.

“If there are no other solutions, I suggest that we try hypnosis treatment for her. It’s just that the risk isrelatively high, and it depends on the family members’ choice.”