The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 557

Lucy wanted to give Celine a hard slap on the face. However, she didn't hit it because her wrist was grabbed by a hand.

Startled, Lucy looked up and saw Nigel standing there. He had positioned himself in front of Celine, blocking the slap entirely.

Lucy's expression changed instantly. She hadn't expected Nigel to step in for Celine.

As far as she knew, he had barely interacted with her before. Right now, it was Carly who had his favor, and she was still unconscious. As his daughter, Nigel should have sided with her and not protected Celine.

Lucy's heart pounded with frustration. "Mr. Hampton, Celine actually poisoned Carly! She's still unconscious because of her. I just wanted to teach her a lesson."

Sonia immediately chimed in. "That's right, Mr. Hampton. If we hadn't caught it in time, Carly's life would have been in danger, so she must be punished!"

Celine stood behind Nigel, who was shielding her. He was tall enough to block her completely from view, and from where she stood, she could see the broad line of his shoulders.

His presence, refined by years of experience, carried a sense of unwavering authority that made people feel secure.

Suddenly, she thought of her father, Aaron. His shoulders had been just as broad and strong.

However, he had been gone for many years.

While she was lost in thought, Nigel coldly shoved Lucy aside, forcing her to stumble back a few steps.

and Sonia paused for a moment, unsure of what he was thinking. "Mr.

Instead, he turned to Celine.

was caught

rest of the family. However, he didn't

to be her family, yet Nigel, an outsider, was treating her better than any of

and shook

Nigel said nothing.

doubting my medical skills? I'm

If I had really poisoned Carly, do you

Sonia hesitated. "Well..."

I poison her just to leave her half-dead? IfF really wanted to get rid of her, d make sure she was dead on the

crude method. Killing Carly outright would be too easy because she didn't deserve such a

was on full display. "Celine, y-you're just making excuses! Mr. Hampton, don't believe

carried away with her smooth talk! Carly is your daughter. You have to stand

to Nigel, waiting for her

her gaze briefly

Sonia and Lucy. "Isn't

you treat her

while going out of