Celine nodded. "Yes, I can cure Carly."
Nigel responded, "That's great."
Celine looked at Nigel as she said, "However, I need something to make the antidote."
"What do you need? I'll have someone get it right away."
Celine smiled. "I need the blood of Carly's closest relative to refine the cure."
The blood of her closest relative?
Lucy's face instantly paled.
Nigel said, "I'm her father, and she's my biological daughter, so you can use my blood."
"No!" Lucy suddenly shouted. "You can't use Mr. Hampton's blood!"
Celine turned to her, watching the panic flash across her face. "Why not? Don't you want to save Carly?"
Lucy froze. Both Celine and Nigel were looking at her now, and she realized she had lost control of her emotions.
They couldn't use Nigel's blood. If they did, Carly's true parentage would be exposed.
Lucy said, "Mr. Hampton, your health is too important. You can't risk using your blood. Also, Celine, I don't trust your medical skills. Why do you need his blood? I think you're trying to harm both Mr. Hampton and Carly."
Celine was speechless. "This is the only way to save Carly. If you don't trust me, I'll just leave."
Nigel stepped forward, blocking her path. "Celine, I trust you. You can just use my blood."
"No! Mr. Hampton, you can't! Celine, use mine instead!"
Celine glanced at Lucy and asked, "What good would that do? Carly isn't your biological daughter. I need the blood of her closest relative."
Lucy's eyes flickered with uncertainty. She didn't dare say another word.
Nigel said, "Celine, use my blood."
Celine nodded. "Alright, Mr. Hampton. Roll up your sleeve. I'll get a syringe."
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