As Hallie stopped talking, Nathaniel's face didn't get any lighter; it grew even more somber. Felix shook his head too.

The camera was blocked, showing nothing, and the only thing audible was Celeste's cry of pain. Hallie now ranting seemed like a joke.

"Mr. Ford, Celeste is a liar; she did it on purpose..."

"Enough!" Nathaniel finally barked, out of patience.

He glanced at the two women—Hallie looking bitter, Celeste appearing deeply wronged.

Nathaniel sighed ...