Celine stood frozen, shocked by Hayden's sudden shift in demeanor. She had always known how deeply he cared for Carly, yet now he was accusing her of lying.
What could Carly have possibly lied about?
Celine met Hayden's gaze. "Why is Carly a liar? Has she been deceiving people? What exactly has she lied about?"
Hayden nodded urgently and began to write again in Celine's palm. "She is not the..."
Not what?
Hayden was about to write "Hampton", implying Carly wasn't Nigel's daughter, but before he could finish, the door to the room suddenly creaked open.
Celine looked up, surprised to see Carly and Lucy walking in.
Carly stepped forward, pushing Celine aside. "Celine, what are you doing? Why are you so close to my dad? Are you trying to hurt him?"
Celine stood up, her brows furrowed. "Carly, why are you getting so worked up?"
Carly shot her a sharp glare before turning her attention to Hayden in the wheelchair. She took his hand and said, "Dad, I heard you fell and ended up in the hospital. I've been so worried about you. I came as soon as I could to check on you."
Hayden's eyes were filled with contempt as he glared at Carly, desperately trying to pull away from her touch.
But Carly pressed down firmly. "Dad, are you worried about me? I'm fine now. The poison's already been cleared from my system, and I'm feeling so much better."
Lucy moved closer. "Honey, Carly cares so much about you. Don't worry, you'll get better soon."
Carly spun around to face Celine. "Celine, what are you still doing here? Leave. My dad doesn't want you here. He needs me, not you!"
Hayden opened his mouth, desperation evident in his eyes, but no sound escaped.
Lucy subtly shifted, positioning herself to block Celine's view of Hayden's face.
As Lucy reached Celine's back, she lunged forward, driving the knife toward her target.
The sickening sound of the blade sinking into flesh rang out, followed by a spray of blood that splattered across the room.
Celine spun around at the sound, only to see Hayden suddenly standing in front of her.
The knife was now embedded in his body, blood pouring from the wound in a torrential flow.
Celine's eyes widened in shock as she rushed to support him, her voice filled with fury and disbelief. "Lucy, have you lost your damn mind?"
Meanwhile, Lucy hadn't expected Hayden to summon the strength to rise from his wheelchair, stepping in front of Celine just in time to shield her.
Her hand burned, soaked in Hayden's blood.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Such a wack writer....
And now we're onto another sets of characters that weren't included from the beginning....
Nathan and Michelle???...
Thought Celine got pregnant before Hailey…..how come Celine is 3 months and Hailey 7?...
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....