A Wound that Never Heals

Chapter 172

Chapter 172 Did I Quarrel With Darlene?

Nigel could not hide the anxiety on his face. “Where my sister is has nothing to do with you. Please leave quickly. My grandmother needs to rest. If you stay here, I can only call the doctor to drive you away.”

Avery felt that the hostility Nigel showed was a little strange. Even if Nigel was in his youth, Avery was his brother–in–law. So, Nigel should not be so disgusted with him.

What Nigel showed was not only great resistance to Avery but also fear.

Avery took a step back. “Alright, let’s go out and talk. I only want to ask you about your sister’s current situation. Moreover, your grandmother is still in a coma. There is no one else to take care of you. It is not safe for you to stay here alone.”

Nigel’s face was full of disgust. “Please leave. I want to stay here and take care of my grandmother. I don’t need anyone to take care of me.”

Avery nodded and sat down on the chair beside Nigel. “Alright, then I will stay here with you. You are a minor, and there are many people in the hospital. You need a guardian beside you. Your sister is not around, so I have to take good care of you for her.”

Nigel clenched his hands tightly. In the end, he could no longer hold it back. “Get out of here. My grandmother and I don’t need any of you to take care of us! Don’t play dumb.

You are…”

Before he finished, Andrew interrupted him. “Nigel, even if you are young, you

shouldn’t be too rude.”

“Avery and the Gallard family paid your grandmother’s medical expenses and will take care of her. No matter how rebellious you are, you should know what’s good for you.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Avery and Nigel didn’t understand what Andrew said in the same way.

After what happened to Avery, he forgot many things. If Andrew wanted to make a move

on Reina, he could find an opportunity.

If Nigel spoke rashly without any consideration, the Gallard family would not be

soft–hearted.

Avery sat in front of Nigel with his back facing the hospital bed. When he heard Andrew reprimand Nigel, he said indifferently, “Grandpa, you don’t have to worry too much.

about the matters here. All of you can leave first. I will return to the ward very soon.”

As Avery spoke, Darlene, who was on the bed, was on the verge of suffocating. She finally could not hold it in any longer and stretched her hand to the top of her head, propping up the blanket a little.

Her breathing finally became a little smoother. Darlene felt as if she had just escaped

death.

However, the few people standing by the bedside quickly noticed the movement on the bed. Joy appeared in the eyes of Katrina and Sandra.

They received news from the nurse secretly that Darlene had entered the ward.

But they did not see Darlene in the ward.

Sandra calculated in her mind. If Avery brought Darlene back at this time, it would cause a stir in the Gallard family.

Avery lost his memory and was wholeheartedly biased towards Darlene, so he would persuade Darlene to stay. Then Darlene would make a scene and cause the Gallard family to be in chaos. Andrew might not be able to bear it any longer and give Erick a

chance to manage the company.

In any case, Avery had forgotten everything. Even if he wanted to manage the company,

he would not be able to do so.

These were Sandra’s plans. As for persuading Katrina to help her, it was simple.

Sandra casually found an excuse and said that Darlene would not live for long. If Katrina could pretend to be kind and help Avery find Darlene at this time, then Avery would be grateful to Katrína. Their relationship would be closer.

Seeing the movement on the bed, Sandra realized that Darlene was hiding on the bed.

Sandra coughed lightly, wondering how to let Avery find out that Darlene was hiding on the bed under Andrew’s eyes.

As soon as Sandra coughed, Andrew immediately shot her a warning look.

Andrew lowered his voice. “Sandra, you better be careful. Don’t say what you shouldn’t

say. Whether my family will keep you or not, it’s up to me.”

How could Andrew not know that Darlene was hiding in this ICU?

When Andrew just came in, the bodyguard outside the door secretly told him that Darlene was inside.

But no matter what, Avery could not see Darlene now.

Avery did not notice the change behind him. He had his back to the bed, trying to communicate with Nigel and find out where Darlene was.

Gustave was blocked outside by the bodyguards. He could not enter. He estimated that Darlene must have hidden, so he did not barge in.

Nigel could not take it anymore. He stared at Avery and said coldly, “I will go out with you. All of you go out and don’t disturb my grandma.”

After he left with Avery, the rest of the people in the ward also dispersed.

After everyone left, Gustave immediately entered the intensive care unit. Darlene, who was sweating all over her face, anxiously got out of bed with a pale face, ready to leave

the room.

He immediately went over to stop Darlene. “The Gallard family has not gone far. Don’t be in a hurry to leave.”

Darlene’s eyes were red, and she could not calm down. “He took my brother away.”

Gustave stopped her, not letting her out. “Darlene, Avery forgets a lot of things and wants to ask your brother about your whereabouts. You don’t have to worry too much or scare yourself too much.”

Darlene shook her head. At this point, how could she remain calm?

The Gallard family was like poisonous snakes, including Sandra and Katrina. Nigel was just a child. He followed them over, it would be no different from a sheep entering a tiger’s den. There might be too many

people who had ill intentions toward him.

Moreover, Avery….

Darlene had a suspicion. “What if Avery pretends to have amnesia? How could it be so

coincidental that he came as soon as I arrived? Perhaps he saw through my thoughts, so

he took my younger brother away and wanted me to see the consequence.”

Darlene admitted that she was suspicious, but what Avery had done scared her.

Gustave comforted her. “It won’t happen. Leana personally examined Avery. His brain was indeed damaged, and it affected his memory. What’s more, it was a hypnosis check. Avery couldn’t pretend.”

Darlene crouched down weakly. She felt as if all her energy had been drained of. “What should I do? He has lost his memories, but I have a bad feeling that I may not be able to escape for the rest of my life.”

Darlene only had a few days left. Why did things always happen at the last minute?

Gustave patted Darlene on the back. “It’s fine. It’ll be soon. I was careless. I might have been targeted when I came over.”

In the ward on the top floor, Avery tried his best to ask Nigel for more than half an hour, but he could not get a single word about the current Darlene.

Other than a few affirmative answers, Nigel practically ignored him.

Avery had no way to deal with Nigel.

Avery admitted that he had a bad temper. Even if he had lost his memories, he could feel

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However, the person in front of him was Darlene’s younger brother. Even if Avery spoke loudly, he would feel that it was inappropriate, not to mention questioning him in a fit

of temper.

Nigel had the homework arranged by the school, so Avery could only let him leave first

and call a servant to take care of him.

The ward quieted down, and the elders of the Gallard family were all kicked out by Avery, leaving only Cyrus to wait for him.

Avery turned on his phone, found a number, and dialed it, but he got no answer.

Avery looked at Cyrus, and for the first time since he woke up, he had a suspicion. “Did I

quarrel with Darlene?”

Cyrus did not dare to look at Avery and vaguely answered, “Mr. Gallard, Mrs. Gallard is

on a business trip and is busy with work.”

Avery felt uneasy for no reason. Even if Darlene was busy with work, she would at least have time to eat and sleep.

Darlene had never picked up Avery’s calls. It was already close to midnight. Didn’t she even bother to look at her phone?

Moreover, Darlene’s paralyzed grandmother was in the hospital. Darlene had an underage younger brother. In addition, she was now six months pregnant. No matter what, she shouldn’t be so dedicated to

her work.

Avery realized that he could no longer calm down. He got up, put on his coat, and walked out. “Cyrus, locate Darlene’s phone. I don’t care where she is. I want to find

her.”