A Wound that Never Heals
Chapter 74

Chapter 74

Chapter 74 My Work Isn’t Worth That Much Money

Darlene felt that his question was a little strange. They had been talking about the contract just now.

She could not remember who had given her name. She had almost forgotten everything when she was achild.

But one’s name was mostly a gift given by his parents.

She did not explain much and nodded. “Yes.”

Gustave’s expression was the same as usual as he asked, “Girls like pet names, right? Do

have one? People have called you Darlene since you were young?”

you

It was a weird question. Darlene looked up at him and shook her head. “No, I don’t have a pet name.”

She remembered that when Avery sent her to the mental hospital, she met Gustave. He had also askedher similar questions.

At that time, Gustave had asked her when she had started to go to the orphanage, as well as some otherprivate questions.

She thought of what he had said at that time, “I think you look a little familiar. We might have met before.”

Darlene suddenly understood and looked at the contract, which was worth 850 thousand dollars, on thetable. It seemed that she overestimated her value.

Darlene said indifferently, “Mr. Walpole, I have always been called Darlene. You said

that I looked a little familiar. I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. We

have never met before.

“If you signed the contract with me for this reason, then you should give up. It’s not a small amount ofmoney anyway.”

She did not wait for Gustave to speak and added, “I am not the person you know. You are pretty wrong.”

Gustave wanted to take this opportunity to ask her about some private matters because he had foundsomething from the orphanage. However, he did not expect her to be so sensitive. He may get tooanxious.

Gustave then stopped asking and said, “I’m sorry, Ms. Garcia. I was just curious. Never mind. The factthat I signed the contract has nothing to do with what I said.

“Business is business. I bought your comic because I think I can earn money Otherwise, I wouldn’t havecontacted you three years ago.”

from it.

Darlene’s voice faded a little as she pushed the check and contract to him, “Mr. Walpole,

my work is not worth that much money. At least it is not worth it now. I know myself. You should takethese back. I am indeed not someone you know. I am sorry to

disappoint you.”

She did not want Gustave to help her because he mistook her for someone else. If he did, after replaceingout the truth, he would think that she had deliberately deceived and used

him.

She had already experienced it. She absolutely did not want to be played with a second

time.

Gustave did not expect her to have such a reaction. He regretted asking too many questions. He couldonly get up and said in embarrassment.

“Don’t let your feelings affect your work. I was just asking some unimportant. questions. If I offended you,I apologize. Since you signed it, it’s too late for you to go back on your word. Keep the money and waitfor the film crew to begin their work. Promise me you will help at that time.”

Darlene got up and wanted to return the check to him, but Gustave did not accept it no matter what.“Alright, you deserve it. I won’t go abroad for the time being. If you need anything, I can help. And I canreplace a way to take you out if necessary.”

If Gustave hadn’t asked those questions, Darlene might have turned to him for help.

But now that she knew the reason why he was approaching her and that he had.

mistaken her for someone else, she would not have the confidence to accept his help.

Darlene shook her head, and her voice became lighter, “I’m fine. Now that my grandmother is back,everything is fine. Thank you, Mr. Walpole.”

Gustave saw that she refused him, so he gave up, “Alright, if you need anything, you can contact me atany time. I have been in Baltimore recently. OK, then. See you next time.”

Darlene was still holding the check in her hand. She suddenly felt that she was facing a

tricky problem. What was valuable was not her comic, but the feeling that Gustave had

of her before.

For no reason, she remembered that Teresa adopted her back then because of her blood type. Sheseemed to have always overestimated herself.

Gustave took the contract and left. He walked through the corridor and entered the elevator. The smileon his face faded.

He had heard Darlene say that because something had happened to her, she had forgotten many thingsbefore she was twelve.

However, her name should be hard to forget. Moreover, when she said that her parents had given herthe name, she did not hesitate.

He clenched the contract in his hand, feeling disappointed.

The driver beside him, Darnell, said, “Mr. Walpole, Ms. Garcia is not the person you are looking for.According to the information we found, the little girl was indeed called. Aurora. The orphanage said thatshe did not change her name until she was adopted.”

Gustave thought of something in his mind and did not come to his senses for a moment.

Darnell continued, “Moreover, a family like the Gallard family should not easily adopt

an orphan.

“So Ms. Garcia might have a relationship with the Gallard family. As far as we know, Aurora has a verysimple family background. Her parents died, and no one took care of her, so she was sent to theorphanage.

“As for her younger brother, the orphanage said that Aurora was adopted alone. They don’t know whereher younger brother is.”

After leaving the elevator, they came to the underground garage. Gustave looked a little impatient andsaid, “I know. You don’t have to repeat it.”

Darnell coughed awkwardly and looked at the contract in Gustave’s hand. “Then… Do you want toreconsider the whole adaptation thing? 1.7 million dollars is a small sum, but it will cost you a lot of timelater.”

Gustave glanced at him. “Did I say that if she was not, I would not buy this comic? Darnell, you havenothing to do lately, right? Mind your own business.”

Gustave was not in a good mood. As he spoke, he handed the contract in his hand to Darnell. “You cando it. Take it, and it’s yours. From now on, you have the final say in all

these matters.”

Darnell was so scared that he immediately shut up. He quickly opened the car door for Gustave and thendrove the car away.

It was in the break room.

As soon as Gustave left, Darlene recalled the words Gustave had just said and still felt that she shouldn’thave signed the contract.

As she thought about it in her mind, Avery had already pushed open the door and entered with a slightlydispleased expression. “What are you talking about? It has been

almost half an hour.”

He was outside staring at the time and had long wanted to come in.

When Darlene saw him come in, she realized something and wanted to hide the contract

on the table. But then she thought that there was nowhere to hide it.

With the check in her hand, she put the check into the pocket of her coat.

Avery noticed it at a glance and walked over. “What’s in your hand? Why are you hiding it? Give it to me.”