A Wound that Never Heals

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Her Left Ear Is Deaf

Just as the police officers were about to take Darlene away, Avery spoke up,

“I want to talk to Ms. Garcia. Is that okay?”

The police officer nodded in agreement and left the room.

Avery’s gaze landed on Darlene’s face. How much of the uneasiness and fear

on her face was real?

After such a long time, why wouldn’t she behave?

He looked at her with a smile. “Darlene, don’t blame me for not reminding you. This is your last chance. If you don’t behave well in prison, Nigel will go there instead. At that time, no matter what you say, even if you exchange Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

your life for it, I will never change my mind.”

He continued coldly, “The hospital told the police the surveillance was

damaged, but I have it. If you don’t behave, the surveillance can prove Nigel

entered Vivian’s ward.

“Even if Nigel is a minor, he will go to a juvenile detention center. He will

have a criminal record forever. Of course, when you stabbed me just now, at micro camera in this room recorded it. When Nigel goes to jail, you will still have to stay in jail.

Darlene interrupted him, “You don’t have to say so much. Don’t worry. If nothing happens to Nigel, I will not run away. I will not argue with the police.”

Avery turned his back and no longer looked at her. “Great. You don’t need me to see you out, do you?”

She didn’t beg for mercy. When he turned back, she had already left silently.

She did not bring anything with her and left with the police without leaving a

word.

She only sent a message to her friend in the orphanage, asking her to take care of Nigel.

Nigel was twelve years old. Other than occasionally having a heart attack, he

had a normal life.

Baltimore began to rain again. It was autumn. It should be a dry season, but the rain was endless.

When they walked out of the hospital, the police took Darlene into the police car. They probably felt sorry for her and said.

“Ms. Garcia, do you need to take anything or see your family? After entering the detention center and waiting for the trial to end, you will not be able to

come out.”

Darlene looked out of the car window and slowly moved her gaze back. When she looked at the police officer, she said lightly, “Sir, I don’t have any family

left.”

She could not see Nigel now. Otherwise, he would be worried.

The police officer did not say anything more and signaled for the driver to

start the car.

When they were about to reach the police station, Darlene suddenly spoke again, “Sir, is justice only for the rich and powerful? Why don’t I have it?”

The police officer did not look at her and only replied, “Ms. Garcia, we need evidence. If you are innocent, you will naturally be acquitted.”

Darlene laughed softly and did not say anything else.

Avery had all the evidence.

There were no surveillance cameras in the sick room, and the surveillance cameras in the corridor could prove that Nigel had entered the ward. If Avery said Nigel stabbed Vivian, who could prove him wrong?

Even if the evidence was not enough to prove Nigel was guilty, before the

police investigated thoroughly, as a suspect, Nigel had to stay in the detention center.

The verdict of the case only took three days.

On the third day, Darlene was transferred from the detention center to

prison.

She came in with injuries all over her body. Her burned throat was not treated in time, and now she could barely speak.

The night gradually deepened. It was the time when prison management was lax. Darlene had just fallen asleep when someone suddenly grabbed her hair

and pulled her up.

She suddenly woke up and was thrown to the ground.

Several women in the prison stared at her gloatingly. One of the women said, “Kynlee, it’s her. I heard she offended Mr. Gallard. Mr. Gallard said she

should suffer here.

“Look outside. There is no guard here. Shouldn’t we do something?”

The middle–aged woman called Kynlee had just pulled Darlene out of bed when she heard that and laughed. “Since Mr. Gallard has told us Ms. Garcia should suffer, we must do it. Ms. Garcia, you haven’t eaten enough for

dinner, right? Come. Eat more.”

She grabbed Darlene and dragged her to the toilet in the corner. She grabbed a lot of toilet paper and stuffed it into her mouth. “Ms. Garcia, eat more. Eat

more.”

Several women laughed loudly and rushed up to hold Darlene down.

Darlene struggled with all her might. When Kynlee put the paper into her mouth, Darlene ruthlessly bit her finger.

She used a lot of strength, and blood immediately flowed from Kynlee’s

finger.

Kynlee did not expect Darlene would dare to bite her. She retracted her hand in pain and then slapped Darlene in the face.

A few prisoners surrounded Darlene and took turns punching and kicking

her.

Until Darlene was covered in blood on the ground and did not move, no prison guard came.

When Darlene was about to faint from the pain, Avery’s words sounded in her head again, “If you don’t behave in prison, your brother will come

instead.”

She clenched her fists tightly. In the end, she lost her last bit of strength and

let go.

When she was in a daze, she heard the person beside her still laughing loudly. “There’s blood near her mouth. Kynlee, why don’t you wash it for

her?”

Someone next to her responded, “We have a toilet brush. It’s a bit dirty. It’s

just right to brush her.”

Kynlee smiled knowingly. “Then what are you waiting for? Do it.”

As she pulled, a photo that Darlene had secretly hidden on his body fell out.

Darlene couldn’t open her eyes. It hurt so much that she lost her strength. Kynlee picked up the photo and smiled. “Oh, Ms. Garcia, your taste is good. You are dating such a tender little boy. He looks pretty good. Stick it to my bed. He is my type.”

Darlene did not know the photo had fallen out. When she heard the word “little boy“, she suddenly opened her eyes.

Realizing Kynlee was holding Nigel’s photo and saying dirty words, Darlene suddenly got up like crazy and pounced on Kynlee.

“Give it back to me. Don’t touch my things!”

Kynlee raised the photo excitedly. “Oh, look. Look. She is mad. I like him, so

he is mine!”

Darlene’s eyes were red as she tried to snatch it away. Kynlee held the photo in one hand and slapped Darlene hard with the other hand. Then, Kynlee didn’t hold back and grabbed Darlene’s ear, slamming her head against the

wall.

Darlene could not tell if it was because of the slaps or because her ears were pulled too hard. Suddenly, an abnormally sharp sound rang in her ears.

Her body was dragged to the ground by several prisoners. All she could hear was the earth–shattering sound in her ears. Her brain seemed to explode, and her eardrums were torn in pain. Something seemed to flow out of her

ear.

She couldn’t care less about that. She forced herself to get up from the ground and rushed over again. “Give it back to me! Give it back to me! I’ll kill you!”

She rushed over and grabbed Kynlee’s neck like crazy. Her hand seemed to grow into the skin and flesh of Kynlee’s neck, and no one could pull it away.

The people next to her did not expect Darlene to suddenly have so much strength. They were somewhat frightened. Kynlee was almost unable to breathe and panicked for a moment.

Kynlee’s voice trembled. “Nutjob, let go. I’m calling for help!”

Darlene refused to let go, her eyes red as she gripped Kynlee’s neck.

A prisoner shouted, “Help! Help! Darlene is killing people!