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?”

particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After all, this isn’t the first

last year’s Valentine’s Day when she had drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had

her life, but this one was remembered

of person

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

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

but there

between the sink and Liam, surrounded by his presence, domineering and imposing.

doing?” She pushed at his chest

her lips for a second before looking

started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately but also

did

have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt

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

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

this, she found his touch

bit down hard. Although Liam

Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are

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

He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and said to

that, he left with his phone.

caller ID on

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

by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside, the cold wind hit

her head.

Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps, she felt her hands and feet were

chose was in a newly developed area, making it inconvenient to catch

later, Liam got in the car as well.

she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long when she

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

at Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she froze and opened

she remembered correctly, the official price was about

hell was Liam doing?

completely baffled, “What’s this supposed to

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