A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Chapter 110 Katrina Swale

When Darlene clearly saw that the person who came over was Nathen, he was in a daze for a moment.Why would he come here?

Just as Avery and Darlene got out of the car, a few members of the Gallard family immediately cameover and greeted them with a smile.

He was about to lead Darlene in when he noticed Nathen who came over not far away, and hisexpression immediately changed.

This man who kept pestering them was really crazy. How could he even come to the Gallard family’sbanquet?

When he saw Martin coming over from behind Nathen, Avery calmed himself and greeted Martin, “Mr.Elicott.”

Darlene did not know Martin. Or rather, she was not familiar with the Gallard family’s

friends.

All these years, she had never participated in any activities in the Gallard family, because Avery did notlike her very much, and the Gallard family did not allow her to participate in some of the activities.

As a result, she had been in the Gallard family for so many years. Later, she even married Avery.However, the outside world only knew that the Gallard family adopted a girl who became Avery’s wife.However, there were almost no people who had actually

seen her in person.

She had married Avery for two years. Even the servants in the old house or Scenery Villa had alwaysaddressed her as “Ms. Garcia“.

Although Darlene had never met Martin before, she had heard of Martin’s name and knew that he wasthe best friend of the Gallard family.

When she heard Avery address him as “Mr. Elicott“, she greeted him, “Nice to meet

you, Mr. Elicott.”

Martin looked at her with a smile. “This must be Avery’s wife, right? You look

beautiful.”

Avery thanked him. Darlene was displeased, but she did not show it.

“This is my grandson, Nathen Elicott. Young people like to work on their own. He hasn’t come out tosocialize with me these years.

“Nathen, these are the members of the Gallard family. This is Mr. Gallard, the president of the Gallardfamily, and Mrs. Gallard. Come and greet them.”

Nathen walked over with a casual expression. “Mr. Gallard, Ms. Garcia, nice to meet

you.”

Avery looked unhappy. In the past, he did not allow others to call Darlene “Mrs. Gallard“. But now,hearing that Nathen deliberately called Darlene “Ms. Garcia“, he suddenly felt that it was annoying.

How could he suddenly become Martin’s grandson? He suddenly appears at this time. He must havecome for something.

Before Nathen greeted the Gallard family, the Gallard family had already surrounded him with smiles andpraised him a few times, “Mr. Elicott’s beloved grandson has

hidden for so long. This is the first time I have seen you in so many years.”

“He is young and talented with a promising future. Mr. Elicott, he looks just like when

you were young.

The group of people spoke politely and went in together.

Nathen naturally stood beside Darlene and walked in together.

It was not strange for young people to talk.

However, Avery was not annoyed. He held Darlene’s hand and changed to hold her waist, bringing her tohis side.

He even said seriously, “There are many people. Be careful when you walk. Don’t bump.

into them.”

Just as he finished speaking, a young woman with beautiful makeup suddenly stood up and pouncedover, holding Avery’s arm like a koala.

“Avery, you finally came. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”

Avery frowned and took a step to the side. He looked at the woman who was pouncing

toward him. “Ms. Swale, you’re back.”

Katrina Swale smiled brightly. Her eyes were watery. “Yes, I came back today. I haven’t returned to thecountry for four years. Avery, don’t tell me you don’t remember me.”

As she spoke, she looked at Darlene, who was beside Avery, and a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes.“I heard that you are married. This must be your wife, Vivian, right?

“After not seeing her for a few years, Vivian has changed a lot. She looks… different

from before.”

Darlene did not respond and pretended that she could not see through her.

Katrina did not have much contact with her, but when Katrina always came to the Gallard’s house topester Avery, she had seen Darlene before.

Therefore, it was impossible for Katrina to not recognize her at all.

Dakota Swale, her mother, stood up and went to scold Katrina, “Katrina, don’t block. the door. If you haveanything to say, go in and talk. You have already returned to the country. You have a lot of time to chatwith Avery.”

With a shy expression, Katrina turned around and followed Avery inside. “Mom, haven’t seen Avery for along time. I was too excited.”

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Darlene was a little disgusted. If not for the fact that she could go to the police station to inquire aboutNigel’s whereabouts in the afternoon, she would not have come to the

Gallard’s house with Avery.

She had no interest in participating in such hypocritical shows. Besides, the Gallard family neverwelcomed her.

Nathen glanced sideways at Katrina. He originally did not like dramas, but now he suddenly felt that itwas good.

He liked to watch the drama between Avery and Darlene.

When they had just entered the living room and planned to sit down on the sofa, Andrew

saw that Darlene was brought over and immediately showed displeasure.

This woman was unable to be sent away and even hurt Vivian. He subconsciously

blamed all of this on Darlene.

Today, he had called the Swale family over because he had other intentions.

He looked at Avery and said, “Avery, Ms. Swale has been close to you in the past. You haven’t met for somany years. Come over and chat with me and Ms. Swale.”

Seeing that Avery was unwilling to get up, he looked at Darlene. “What? This is also your own home.Darlene won’t be nervous, right? There’s no need for you to stay with

her all the time.

“You are all young people. Even though you are married, it’s not a big deal for you to talk to Ms. Swale,right? Or would Darlene mind?”

The people sitting around were all smiling, and they were all laughing at her secretly.

Andrew had directly asked Avery to take care of another woman in front of Avery’s wife, and theywondered how Darlene had endured it all these years.

The servant brought the tea over. Darlene took the tea and held the teacup without turning her head tolook at him. “Go. You came back to stay with your grandpa

anyway.”

Avery’s face was slightly tense as he stood up and walked over.

When Katrina immediately moved to the side and wanted him to sit beside her, Avery walked to the otherside and sat opposite her.

Andrew’s voice was neither loud nor small, and Darlene could hear it. “Ms. Swale just graduated andreturned to the country. From now on, she will be a graduate of the University of Cambridge with apromising future.

“Compared to some young girls who rely on men with no education or ability, Ms.

Swale is way better.”

Darlene’s hand tightened a little, her knuckles turning pale. She was annoyed.

Everyone in the Gallard family knew that Darlene had dropped out of school and stayed in the hospital totake care of Avery because of the car accident.

That was why she hadn’t even finished her university studies, let alone the overseas studies that she hadbeen looking forward to.

Andrew didn’t seem to speak to her, but it felt like a slap had landed on her face.

She didn’t know how many of the people sitting around her were already laughing at

her now.

Darlene lowered her head and looked at the steam rising from the tea cup. She felt that

many pairs of eyes were secretly sizing her up.

When she was embarrassed, a peeled orange was handed to her. “I remember that you like to eat fruits.Do you want to eat this?”