A Wound that Never Heals

Chapter 153

Chapter 153 We Have Sufficient Evidence

Because it was a divorce lawsuit, to avoid suspicion for the time being, Gustave did not sit at the plaintiff’s seat with Darlene.

Apart from Gustave, Aleena also came with Darlene.

Avery and the lawyer took their seats at the court first. Aleena saw that Darlene looked uneasy and was worried that she would be nervous. Aleena grabbed Darlene’s hand to cheer her up.

“Relax, Mr. Walpole has arranged all the evidence for you and listed the evidence list. If you forgot something for a moment, just look at the list. Hank has also made ample preparations and will help you defend.‘

Gustave did not say much and only comforted, “Let it be. There is no problem. Everything will be fine.”

Darlene nodded and grabbed the document in her hand. “I am fine. Don’t worry.”

Darlene and Hank went to the trial seats together. Sitting opposite them were Avery and his defense lawyer, Malcolm Reece.

Since Malcolm was chosen by Avery, he was naturally a top lawyer in the industry. At this moment, Malcolm’s face was filled with an expression of victory.

It was obvious that Malcolm was not stressed about this lawsuit. The only pressure came from Gustave from the public gallery.

However, since Gustave was sitting below the stage, he had no right to speak and participate in the entire trial.

Darlene’s hands were resting on her legs, and she subconsciously clenched her fingers

tightly.

Whenever Darlene raised her head, she would be able to meet Avery’s eyes that were staring straight at her.

The humbleness that she had been accustomed to for ten years and her obedience towards Avery still made it difficult for Darlene to calmly oppose Avery in court even

now.

Darlene gripped her fingers tightly and secretly calmed herself down. No matter what,

she had to succeed in today’s lawsuit. Then it wouldn’t let Gustave down, who had helped her so much despite her situation.

The presiding judge was Hector Declan. His voice reached Darlene’s ears. “Now, please state your demands and related reasons.”

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Hank said in a low voice, “Don’t be nervous. Just tell the truth. Just tell the judge why you want to divorce.”

Darlene stood up and tried her best to get rid of the messy voices in her mind. She calmly said, “I request a dissolution of the marriage relationship between me and Mr. Avery Gallard.

“The first reason is that he committed domestic violence against me several times during our marriage and forced me to abort my child, causing me to lose my fertility. Frequent domestic violence has risked my life.

“The second reason is that he cheated on me and he was disloyal to our marriage. Third, he treated my grandmother and younger brother badly and imprisoned them to control them. In order to achieve the

goal of limiting my freedom, my younger brother lost the opportunity to change his heart twice.”

Darlene inadvertently raised her head and met Avery’s cold gaze.

At that moment, Darlene’s voice trembled with a bit of urgency. “I can no longer pursue the past. I don’t want any property. I am willing to leave him with nothing. The only thing I want is to divorce.”

The judges on the court felt a little creepy when they heard this. It was really difficult for them to associate the husband that Darlene spoke of with the well–dressed Avery who was sitting in the court at that moment.

These evil deeds were more like the work of a savage beast.

Hector had heard countless divorce cases. He had seen those husbands who cheated on others or committed domestic violence. However, the husband that Darlene spoke of was completely usual.

Hector tried to speak as calmly as possible, “The defendant, please elaborate on your appeal and reasons.”

Avery got up. He was dressed in a suit and was still the same as before. His facial

features were deep and he looked so handsome.

Such a perfect man was standing there with a steady expression. If Darlene had not personally experienced his cruelty, it would probably be hard to imagine that he could do those things.

Darlene looked away and no longer looked at Avery. She heard his unhurried voice, “I have never cheated on my wife or committed domestic violence as she said. I can’t

admit it.

“I object to divorce. Your honor, you have seen the physical condition checklist of my wife. She is now suffering from a terminal illness and has moderate depression.

“I am not sure if she is affected by depression, so she suddenly became unstable and wanted to divorce me, or she is worried that she will drag me down because of her

terminal illness.

“No matter the reason, with her current physical condition, if I divorce her, it means

that I will abandon her. I can’t do it.”

Hector looked at Avery, and it was hard to tell who was telling the truth. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

In Darlene’s statement, Avery was ruthless and heartless, and now what Avery said was full of affection. He claimed that even if his wife was willing to divorce because of her terminal illness, he couldn’t bear to leave her.

Darlene looked up and saw the calm expression on Avery’s face and the deep affection in his eyes. She was so angry that she almost vomited in the court, and her heart ached.

Darlene wanted to get up and question Avery but was stopped by Hank. “Calm down, the judge will let you make a statement again.”

From the public gallery, Aleena was so angry that her face turned sullen. She stood up and shouted, “Avery, do you have any shame? How dare you lie to the judges?

“What was the reason for Darlene’s terminal illness? What was the cause of her depression? Who sighed his name on the paper of the abortion operation?

“Also, don’t you know that you and Vivian have been having an affair for so long? You still dare to show off your affectionate character here. I’m going to throw up my

breakfast!”

Aleena was so angry that she ignored Hector’s sullen face. Hector knocked the gavel several times on the stage several times before Aleena finished speaking all at once.

Aleena still felt angry and wanted to continue. There were already staff members who maintained order coming over to her. “Madam, please remain silent immediately and sit down! If you don’t cooperate, we can only ask you out immediately!”

Only then did Gustave reach out and pull Aleena’s arm to sit down. “Don’t say anymore. We have evidence and we won’t allow him to lie to the judge.”

Avery continued, “As for the matter of my wife’s miscarriage, this is my responsibility. I

did sign it.

“But at that time, she was already in the late stage of heart failure. Her body could no longer withstand the growth and development of a fetus. I could only sign for her to have a miscarriage when she was unwilling to accept it.

“I have always regretted and blamed myself for this, but this is considered as protecting

her by losing our baby. I don’t think my decision is wrong…”

Darlene reached out and pressed her chest. She found that no matter how much psychological construction she had done before coming, she still could not bear it at

this moment.

Her face was a little pale as she said, “Hank, I am a little uncomfortable. Please make a statement on my behalf later.”

Hank looked at Darlene worriedly and nodded.

After Avery finished speaking, Hector asked the plaintiff to speak again.

Hank stood up and took out the USB and printed photos from his briefcase. “We have sufficient evidence regarding Mr. Gallard’s cheating, committing domestic violence, and the fact that he forced Ms. Garcia to have a miscarriage because of his mistress.”