A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Leave Him

When Darlene first met Avery, she was twelve years old. It had been exactly

ten years since Darlene had known him.

How many ten years could a person have in this life?

Three years ago, Avery got paralyzed in a car accident. Darlene served him

for a year and had been married to him for two years. In the end, as a substitute, Darlene lost everything.

Darlene had no work or friends, and now even Avery was gone.

Darlene looked around the empty bedroom and found that she really had nothing left. This villa wasunder Avery’s name, and there was nothing that belonged to her:

Teresa, Avery’s grandmother, used to love Darlene. Teresa also passed away a month ago because ofillness. Before she passed away, Teresa was afraid that Darlene would be wronged, so she left 20percent of the shares of the

Gallard Group to Darlene.

Avery said that Darlene would not know how to take care of the shares, so she gave them all to himwithout thinking.

Darlene spread out her hands, looked at her empty palm, and smiled softly.

What else did Darlene have left?

Darlene didn’t have anything. How did she lose to Avery like this?

Darlene also had a studio when she was in university, and she also had her

own friends. When Darlene was free, she would accompany Teresa to manage the Gallard Group.Darlene had done many things with ease.

Later, Darlene willingly gave up everything for Avery and gave him all the

things that Teresa had left for her. Darlene gave up her life just to take care of

Avery.

Avery had mysophobia, so his clothes were gradually washed by Darlene

alone.

Avery liked to eat the food she cooked, so Darlene took over the work in the

kitchen.

Later, Avery was spoiled by Darlene and became pickier and pickier.

Therefore, all of Avery’s meals were taken care of by Darlene alone, and she simply became the onlyservant in his house.

Darlene served Avery like serving an Emperor. She washed clothes and cooked during the day, andwarmed his bed at night.

Avery said that Darlene had racked her brains and tortured Vivian for three years. Did he think thatDarlene would have time?

The phone rang and interrupted Darlene’s thoughts.

Darlene pressed the answer button, and Nigel’s weak voice came from the other side. “Darlene, are younot here yet?”

Darlene just remembered that she had promised to go to the hospital to see Nigel yesterday, but Darlenedid not expect that those things happened later.

Nigel was only twelve years old. When Darlene was adopted by the Gallard family at the age of twelve,Nigel, who was two years old, was adopted by another family.

But two years ago, that family had their own child, and their attitude toward Nigel was indifferent, almostignoring him

Darlene recalled what Avery had done to her these past few days and suddenly began to worry thatAvery would also hurt Nigel.

It was probably only a matter of a moment before one gave up. Darlene suddenly felt tired.

“Nigel, how about I take you abroad to treat you?”

Nigel said in a weak voice, “I listen to you, but will Avery let you go abroad? Will he agree? Will he gowith us?”

Darlene answered vaguely, “Don’t worry about that.” Then Darlene hung up the phone, packed up, andshe took a taxi to the hospital to pick up Nigel.

When Nigel was discharged from the hospital, they walked out of the hospital and met Nathen who camein from outside the inpatient building.

Darlene wanted to hide, but Nathen had already noticed her.

Nathen approached Darlene in a few steps and looked at Nigel beside her, as

well as the suitcase.

Darlene could only greet Nathen with a smile.

Nathen was a little surprised. “Your brother’s condition hasn’t improved. Has he been dischargedalready?”

Darlene nodded. “Dr. Elicott, I plan to take my brother abroad. He won’t be

hospitalized here.”

Nathen Elicott frowned. “Why? Don’t listen to others. Foreign doctors are

not better. The medical level here is already top–notch. Besides, in your

current situation, I am thinking of a way to replace a suitable heart for you.

When you and Nigel are in such conditions, how can you go abroad?”

Darlene was a little embarrassed and lied, “I have contacted a hospital and

doctors abroad.”

Nathen stood in front of Darlene and did not leave. “Which hospital is it? Tell

me.”

Darlene was speechless and did not speak.

Nathen reached out and pulled Nigel to his side, saying seriously, “Don’t mess around with your sister.Stay in the hospital and get treatment. How old are you? Besides treatment, you have to study. How canit be convenient for you to go abroad?”

Many people nearby looked at them. Darlene was a little embarrassed and wanted to pull Nigel back.“Dr. Elicott, thank you for your kindness, but I

have decided.”

Darlene reached out to pull Nigel. Nathen frowned and was unwilling to let go. Darlene and Nathen werein a stalemate.

Darlene was helpless. Darlene could only let go and push her luggage out. “Nigel, you stay in thehospital for a while. I will come back to pick you up after I leave the luggage.”

Darlene left directly. Nathen was helpless. He could not bear the strange looks around him. He couldonly let go of Nigel and let him leave.

When Darlene just left the hospital building and was about to go outside to hail a taxi, a tall figuresuddenly appeared in front of her.

Darlene was looking down at her phone and flipping through the flight information when she wassuddenly stopped by someone and almost bumped into him.

Nigel raised his head and saw the person in front of him. He timidly called

out, “Avery.”

Avery completely ignored Nigel. His expression was very bad, and his cold gaze landed on Darlene’sface.

Darlene subconsciously tightened her grip on the luggage in her hand. “Mr. Gallard, what’s the matter?”

“Mr. Gallard?” Avery sneered when he heard this, and his gaze became even

colder.

Darlene restrained the urge to retreat. She was afraid of the pressure as Avery was approaching.

Darlene tried her best to calm herself down. “As for the divorce you mentioned, I have already signed thedivorce agreement and put it in the bedroom of Southwood Villa.”

Avery acted as if he did not hear it and asked coldly, “When did you hook up?”

Darlene did not understand. “What?”

Avery mocked, “You took Nigel to see a doctor, and you were able to hook up with a doctor at the sametime. Are you so unwilling to be lonely and so

lowly?”

Nigel stood in front of Darlene with a hostile expression. “I won’t allow you to talk about Darlene like that!I heard that it was you who had taken a fancy

to another slut and abandoned Darlene!”

A look of disgust appeared in Avery’s eyes. He took a step forward and was about to pull Nigel away.How dare he call Vivian a slut?

Darlene anxiously stood in front of Nigel to protect him. “Nigel is still young.

If you want to do something, come to me. Don’t bully a child.”

Avery looked extremely disgusted. “As expected, you are a biological brother and sister. You and Nigelare just annoying. I believe you have an affair with that doctor and are in a hurry to cut ties with me.That’s why you let Vivian come back to the country at this time, right? Do you think I will let you and youradulterer succeed?”

Darlene suddenly clenched her fists and ruthlessly raised her palm…