A Wound that Never Heals

Chapter 56

Chapter 56 Severe Consequences

Avery felt it was his illusion and looked at the doctor. “What did you say? I want you to check if she is pregnant. What do you mean it is difficult for her to get pregnant?”

Darlene had an abortion, but it was not rare for women to have abortions. Moreover, when Darlene had an abortion, the fetus was only two months old. It should be safe.

How could she be infertile just because of one abortion?

The doctor continued to explain carefully, “Mr. Gallard, your wife’s uterus is thin. We told you she might be infertile after the abortion…”

Before the doctor could finish her sentence, Avery suddenly stood up with bloodshot eyes and threw Darlene’s medical record on the ground in a rage.

“Who told me? Who told me? If she loses her fertility, your hospital will be fully responsible for it. Do you think you can shirk your responsibility with just a few words? Where is the director? Call Mr. Hickman over now!”

Darlene stood up. She did not want to watch Avery make a fool of himself here, so she interrupted him in a flat tone, “Enough. Let’s go.”

Avery’s face was ashen. He grabbed Darlene’s arm and refused to let her go. “Darlene, it was not my fault. I did not know the abortion might make you infertile. It was a dereliction of duty in the hospital. If I had known, I would have…”

“What?” Darlene looked up at him, her eyes full of sarcasm.

Avery spoke again, suddenly feeling a little unconfident, “If I had known, I definitely

wouldn’t have let you have an abortion.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he tried to comfort himself by saying, “Definitely not.

“Avery, do you need me to remind you again?” Darlene looked at him coldly.

“Before the abortion, the doctor tried to explain to you with the report, telling you all the possible consequences. What did you say then?”

Avery didn’t know what to say, and he did not even dare to look her in the eye again.

Darlene repeated his words one by one, “I don’t care what will happen. Just abort the

child.”

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Rare fear touched Avery’s eyes. He had never expected the consequences to be so severe.

He could not afford to face such consequences.

If Darlene could not bear children, how was he going to have offspring? What would

their future be?

Avery could not accept it, and he could not admit he caused Darlene’s infertility.

He shook his head. “No, they should have told me directly. I just didn’t hear it. If I had heard it, I definitely wouldn’t have agreed to it.‘

The doctor couldn’t take it anymore. She wanted to smash the table and snap at Avery. You pretended you had nothing to do with it. Now you are playing dumb. Who is the

show for?

However, this was serious. As a doctor, she didn’t dare to say much. She had no choice but to call over Talon and the department director.

Furthermore, she was the one who handled Darlene’s abortion operation. So, she could make things worse if she tried to talk some sense into Avery. Talon and the department

director had to do it.

When Talon rushed over, Avery was extremely upset. Avery smashed everything in the

doctor’s office.

Avery was still angrily questioning the doctor, “You were in charge of the abortion. You showed me a thick pile of documents. Who could have the patience to read them?

“If you had told me my wife might be infertile after the abortion, how could I have agreed to the operation? I am just a normal person, so how could I have done it?

Talon carefully dissuaded Avery, “Mr. Gallard, please calm down. You are right. The doctor is definitely to blame for this. I will arrange for her to pack up and scram immediately.”

The female doctor did not expect Talon to make such a hasty decision. She anxiously explained, “Sir, I did explain to him clearly back then.”

Talon coldly stopped her, “Just shut up!”

If Talon didn’t find a scapegoat, he would be dismissed from his post.

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Avery’s face was ashen. “I don’t care if she gets fired. She and all the doctors who were in charge of my wife’s abortion had to bear legal and criminal responsibilities. Where is Jax? Tell him to get over here with the police!”

If this hospital hadn’t been the Gallard family’s property, Avery would have shut it

down.

Even if the patient’s family member signed the operation agreement, could the hospital perform the surgery just like that?

Talon was very anxious and could only fire the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics‘ director too, worried he would also be punished himself.

Things were getting worse. Avery lost control of his emotions. Outside the doctor’s office, many medical staff and patients who passed by looked over.

Many patients and their family members gathered at the door to watch the show.

The female doctor and the department director pleaded for mercy. Darlene coldly went over and grabbed Avery’s arm. “Enough is enough. Can we go now?”

Avery was still venting his anger in a fierce manner. He did not notice who was pulling him, and he shook Darlene’s hand off. “I’m telling you, Mr. Hickman. If you can’t give me a reasonable explanation for this, you will be fired, too. And Jax can also get the hell

out of here!”

Avery was furious and threw Darlene out roughly. She tried to push the wall, but her

head still hit its hard surface.

When Avery heard her groan in pain, he reacted. He turned around and saw Darlene had fallen to the ground.

Avery froze for a moment before he realized what he had done. When he hurried to help

her

up, Darlene stood up and left the office without saying a word. NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

Avery chased after her. He could not suppress his guilt anymore. He caught up with her and reached out to grab her hand. “Listen to me. It was not what you think…”

Slap! Just as his arm touched her body, she turned around and slapped him on the face with red eyes.

Her voice was cold. “Wake up, Avery. Not anyone can take the blame for what

you did.”

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Avery said incoherently, “I really didn’t know. If I had known how serious the consequences would be…

“It will be fine. Nothing is absolute. There must be a way for you to have a child with a healthy uterus. I know you like children. I will stay with you in the hospital. Let’s take good care of your body. We will definitely have children.”

Darlene did not want to look at him anymore. She turned around and continued to walk to the end of the corridor.

Avery cheekily chased after her and said, “Alright, it’s my fault. I apologize to you. I was too impulsive back then. And I said horrible things just now.

“Please, vent your anger on me. How about this? I will bail Nathen out and take you to see your grandmother.”

Darlene walked to the end of the corridor and stopped.

Avery was somewhat eager to take her hand and walk to the other side. “I will take you there now. I have brought your grandmother over. I will call the police station now and ask them to release Nathen.”

Darlene did not say anything. Avery called the police station and put the phone on speaker. He said he would not press charges against Nathen and asked Kael to let him

1. go.

It was close to midnight. After Avery hung up the phone, he took Darlene to the top floor of the inpatient building.

Darlene’s grandmother was still in the intensive care unit. The doctor explained to them, “Because she came from far away from the country, she has suffered. She has to stay in the intensive care unit for twenty–four hours. It is better for her to leave it

tomorrow afternoon.”

Avery had promised Darlene, so he did not want to go back on his word. He asked the doctor to show Darlene the surveillance video of the intensive care unit, which made Darlene temporarily feel relieved.

After Darlene settled in the ward, it was after midnight.

Darlene was exhausted, and it was rare for her to fall asleep so quickly beside Avery.

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Avery sat by the bed and rested, but he was not sleepy at all.

Only when it was dawn did he manage to fall asleep.

He was woken up by a nightmare. When he woke up, Darlene was no longer in the bed.