Chapter 544

Nigel gazed at Carly with affection before lifting his eyes to Celine. They met again. Celine had just cried, and the sheen of tears made her clear, doe-like eyes glisten even more. She was looking at him too. Just then, Tracy spoke up. "Mr. Hampton, you arrived at the perfect time. Celine was bullying Carly again." Carly said softly, "Dad, let it go. I'm your daughter now, and Celine must be jealous and upset. If it makes her feel better, I don't mind letting her take it out on me." Nigel turned his gaze to Celine. "I don't know what kind of grudge you have against my daughter, and I don't care. But there's one thing I want to make clear—I hope you'll stop bullying Carly from now on." It was a warning. Celine met his eyes. "Mr. Hampton, maybe you should worry about Carly's heart condition instead. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll lose her just as quickly as you found her." At the mention of her illness, Carly immediately clutched her chest in discomfort. "Dad, my heart hurts. Celi