Chapter 15

There was an extra piece of ribs in her bowl. Celeste looked at Liam, who didn’t even glance at her. He said indifferently, “If you want something, just grab it yourself.”

No, she wasn’t an outsider. She was a temporary actor in this family dinner, both her and Liam just taking what they needed from each other.

Thinking about this, she felt defiant. If they wanted to act, fine, she’d join in!

So she picked up a very spicy piece of chicken and held it to Liam’s lips, “Honey, try this.”

Liam’s eyes widened, and he looked at her strangely.

Celeste smiled, showing a gentle expression.

Liam didn’t like spicy food, so she deliberately chose something spicy to see how he would act!

If he refused, the act would be ruined, and she couldn’t be blamed anyway.

Just as she was secretly pleased with herself, Liam suddenly leaned in and took a bite of the meat, his lips touching her fork. He swallowed it down and, under Celeste’s astonished gaze, commented, “Not bad.”

Celeste: You sneaky bastard! I hope it burn!

Skyler glanced at them, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.

meal, Liam’s phone rang. He stepped out to answer it, and Skyler finally put down her knife and fork, asking Celeste, “How long have you had this stomach

thought Skyler was still worried about her getting pregnant, so she explained, “Mom, I’m not pregnant. I just finished my period last

to believe her and asked further, “Did you take the medicine I gave you on time?”

the medicine made Celeste feel

children and had tried various treatments and strange tonics over

an organism capable of

already took it.” Knowing Skyler didn’t believe her, she added, “Martha watched

sneered, “Mom, just like what I said before. You can give her the best medicine, but she’s like barren soil. No amount of

and said half–heartedly, “Don’t talk like

her lips and

you and Liam use

was a bit too direct, wasn’t it?

a deep breath and answered honestly,

ovulation period, so

guess I

she saw Skyler have Kaylee bring over a small

one and pushed it in front of

tonic washed over

to

specialist who cured her daughter’s similar problem in just

me run an errand. I told the doctor about your situation, and he adjusted the prescription. This new medicine is more effective than the previous one, and I’ve already had someone prepare it for Remember to take it on time. Once

Celeste was speechless.

you.

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