A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 112

Chapter 112

Chapter 112 She Resembles You

As soon as Avery dragged Darlene away, the lively conversation in the living room

cooled downl.

Andrew’s face darkened, and he scolded in a low voice, “That’s ridiculous.”

Erick, who was at the side, laughed gloatingly, “What’s wrong with Avery?”

Darlene listened to the talking behind her. No one stood up to stop Avery. They just watched as if it wasnone of their business.

Nathen wanted to get up, but Martin said in a low voice without changing his expression, “Don’t meddlein this.”

There was no one on the lawn in the backyard. Avery pulled her to the pavilion on the lawn and pressedher shoulder to let her sit on the swing.

He looked at her from high above, his face full of anger.

Darlene was so angry that her shoulders trembled. “Avery, is something wrong with you? Did I provokeyou?”

Avery stared at her mouth and thought of the two oranges that Nathen had just handed. over. The morehe looked at it, the angrier he became.

He reached out and grabbed her mouth. “Spit out everything you have eaten.”

Darlene got angry and pushed his hand away. “If you have a problem, go and treat it. What I eat hasnothing to do with you. I’m not spitting anything out.”

Avery was very unhappy and began to speak before thinking, “Do you think Nathen is a nice guy?Previously, he hid his identity from you for so many years. Who knows what

he was up to?

“What? Seeing that he has a powerful background, you can’t wait to seduce him and be a member of theElicott family? Do you think he can be better than me…‘

Before he could finish speaking, a crisp slap landed on his face.

Darlene trembled with anger. “Avery, your thoughts are dirty, so you think everyone is dirty. Dr. Elicott ismuch better than you.”

Avery was slapped in the face, and his mind was filled with images of Darlene exchanging glances withNathen. Under everyone’s gaze, she did not mind

embarrassing the Gallard family.

His mood was extremely bad, and he roughly pulled her up. Then, he pressed her back against the standof the swing.

“Darlene, don’t be ridiculous. I said that you can do whatever you want, but that doesn’t mean I cantolerate you seducing another man openly.”

He pressed her tighter, and Darlene’s back was pressed against the wooden frame. She struggled a fewtimes but was unable to break free.

Avery lowered his eyes and stared at her lips for a long time. His eyes darkened. Then, he directlypressed her shoulders and kissed her recklessly.

Darlene could not push him away, and she wanted to vomit again. When he pried open her mouth, sheclenched her fists tightly and bit him hard.

The taste of blood spread. Avery did not even have the slightest reaction to let go of her. He kissed heras if she was his prey. He refused to let her go.

On the silent lawn, a man’s soft cough suddenly sounded behind them. Then, there came a half–jokingvoice. “Mr. Gallard, Mrs. Gallard, you two really can’t control your love for each other. I’m so excited tosee this.”

Darlene’s face instantly turned red from embarrassment as she frantically pushed Avery

away.

Avery finally loosened his grip. His face was filled with displeasure from being

interrupted. He turned around and looked at the man sitting on the rattan chair not far

behind him.

Because there were grass and trees between them, and Avery didn’t pay much attention. when he cameover earlier, he did not notice that there was another man sitting on the

lawn.

Braylen got up from the rattan chair. His extremely beautiful eyes contained a teasing smile as he walkedover. “Sorry to have disturbed you. I apologize. I will leave now.

“However, someone else may come to this lawn. After all, there are so many guests. Mr. Gallard, you’dbetter be careful and keep your image.”

Avery’s expression was ugly. “Mr. Swale, I don’t think it’s your business.”

Braylen smiled, “It’s just a simple suggestion. I’m not interfering in your business. Mr. Gallard, this is yourhome. Even if you slept with Mrs. Gallard here, it would not be my business, let alone you two only

kissed.”

Avery’s face darkened. “Braylen, watch your mouth.”

Braylen nodded repeatedly. “Right. Right. I have to watch my mouth. You guys continue. I’m leavingnow.”

He casually placed his coat on his shoulder and walked inside.

Avery turned around and wanted to embrace Darlene. He knew that she was shy and would be angrysince someone saw what happened just now.

Just as he reached out his hand, Darlene raised her hand and slapped the back of his hand. Sheslapped his hand away and left with red eyes.

Avery chased after her unhappily. “How could I know that there was someone hiding in that damnedplace? Anyway, it was just a kiss. He saw it, so what?”

He reached out his hand again, but Darlene shook it off. “Get lost. Stay away from me.”

Darlene entered the living room. Her face was a little pale as she greeted Andrew, “Grandpa, I’m notfeeling well. I’m going back now.”

Andrew had long wanted her to leave. When she left, he could let Katrina interact more

with Avery.

Andrew immediately responded, “Since you are not feeling well, go back and have a good rest. I will askthe driver to send you.”

Darlene took her bag from the sofa. “No need. I can go back by myself.”

When she walked out of the living room, Avery came in. Seeing that she was leaving, he

wanted to follow her.

Andrew called out to him in a deep voice, “Avery, Darlene is not feeling well. Just let her go back. Thereare so many relatives here, and it is rare for us to get together. You should at least have lunch herebefore leaving.”

Avery glanced at Braylen with extreme displeasure. Braylen raised his eyebrows and

shrugged as if he had nothing to do with this matter.

Avery thought that if he followed Darlene now, they would most likely quarrel.

Cyrus walked over and said in a low voice, “Mr. Gallard, why don’t you stay? Since Mr. Dawson is here,you can talk about Mrs. Gallard’s treatment plan with him. I will help you keep an eye on Mrs. Gallard.”

Avery looked at Giovanni, who was sitting in front of the French window in the living room and playingchess with someone. Avery agreed, “Keep an eye on her.”

Cyrus nodded and immediately went out.

When Katrina saw that Darlene had left, she became so excited. She immediately called out to Avery,“Avery, come sit over here. Mr. Andrew wanted me to talk to you about the movie script.”

Avery did not look at her and walked straight to the French window to talk to Giovanni.

Braylen crossed his long legs and leaned lazily on the sofa. He looked at Katrina mockingly and said,“You’re embarrassing yourself.”

Katrina was so angry that her face turned red. “You!”

Thinking that there were so many people watching, she could only suppress her anger and try her bestto pretend to be gentle and sensible.

Braylen was not interested in talking to her. He recalled the moment he saw Darlene

and spoke to the driver beside him, “Adam, do you feel that Mrs. Gallard looks a little familiar?”

Adam knew Braylen very well. Braylen could flirt wherever he went and could be familiar with any womanwith a good look.

But when Adam took a closer look at Braylen and recalled Darlene’s appearance, he was

stunned. “Mr. Swale, you are right. Mrs. Gallard resembles you.”