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.

a moment, unsure of what he was thinking. "Mr. Hampton, aren't you

he turned to Celine. "Did you poison

caught

just like the rest

yet Nigel, an

and shook

Nigel said nothing.

my medical skills?

If I had really poisoned Carly, do you think she'd still be

Sonia hesitated. "Well..."

alive causes me so much trouble, why would I poison her just to leave her half-dead? IfF really wanted to get rid of her, d make sure she was dead

crude method. Killing Carly outright would be too easy because

was on full

get carried away with her smooth talk! Carly

to Nigel, waiting for

met her gaze

his attention to Sonia and Lucy.

Why do you treat

while going out of your way