Chapter 16

She lowered her head and agreed, just like before, submissive and weak.

Skyler didn’t say anything more, just urged her to drink the medicine first.

Since there was no way to avoid it, Celeste had no choice but to force herself to drink the medicine, holding her breath and chugging it down.

This whole act was so not worth it! The divorce settlement should be at least a 60-40 split to be fair!

Not long after she finished the medicine, Liam came in.

Skyler’s goal had been achieved, and there was no point in continuing the meal. She got up and said, “I have a card game. with Mrs. Garber this afternoon, and it’s almost time. You two go ahead and eat.”

Kaylee quickly got up, “I’m meeting a friend for shopping, Mom. Can you give me a ride?”

Liam and Celeste escorted them to the door. Before leaving, Skyler didn’t forget to remind Celeste, “Celeste, remember to take your belongings and don’t forget about what I said.”

Celeste nodded.

After sending them off, Liam turned to her and asked, “What did Mom say to you?”

“Nothing.” Celeste answered.

The drug in her stomach was too irritating, and Celeste couldn’t help but feel nauseous. After saying that, she turned pale and started retching.

Liam frowned, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her to the bathroom.

She threw up most of the medicine in the bathroom, feeling better after vomiting. As she got up to wash her hands, she saw Liam in the mirror.

He stood behind her, looking thoughtful as he watched her.

When she realized that her miserable state was all because of him, Celeste was too angry to calm down.

She said sarcastically, “Does Mr. Reed enjoy watching people use the restroom?”

glanced at her and said flatly, “Not particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After all, this isn’t the first

drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to help her use the restroom and pull up

life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

of person

that she wasn’t moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need me to help you

him, “Mr. Reed, it seems that we’re not in a relationship where we can tease

suddenly leaned towards her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was nowhere to hide, her back pressed against the sink.

Liam, surrounded by

pushed at his chest to stop

on her lips for a second before looking into her eyes, his voice deep and

Not only calling me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to seduce

did this confidence

widened her eyes as

her. In the past, every kiss was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond when

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Chapter 16

never seemed to have the desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did for

she found

her mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged in time,

filled her mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are you a dog?”

a dog, he

at it, furrowed

left

saw the caller ID on

a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found herself pale, pitiful, and pathetic.

dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as

her head.

there was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes,

in a newly developed area, making it inconvenient to catch a taxi. After

minutes later, Liam got in the car as well.

didn’t know if it was the side effects of the medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long when she closed her

to fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly thrown into her lap, startling

angry at Liam, but when she saw the box in

was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than

the hell was Liam doing?

baffled, “What’s this supposed

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