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?”

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

and was completely wasted. She had even

her life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

of person was he!

moving, Liam said calmly, “Do

we’re not in a relationship where we can tease each

her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there

and Liam, surrounded by

doing?” She pushed at his chest to stop him from getting

second before looking into her eyes, his voice deep and

me affectionately but

did this confidence come from?

Reed, I think you may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her

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

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desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did for

this, she found his touch

Liam’s tongue entered her mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his lip was still bitten through.

taste filled her mouth, and Liam frowned as he let

clenched her teeth. If she were a dog, he would be her first target to

to say something, but his phone rang again. He glanced at it, furrowed his brow,

left with his phone.

the caller ID

of her mouth with a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found herself pale,

some dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside, the

her head.

no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin

a newly developed area, making it inconvenient to catch a taxi. After a brief struggle, she

got in the car as well.

she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long when she closed her eyes, feeling drowsy.

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

about to get angry at Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she froze and

If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it

was Liam doing?

him, completely baffled,

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