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?”

if you need it, I can oblige.

couldn’t help but think of last year’s Valentine’s Day when she had drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to help her use the restroom

many shameful things in her life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

kind of person was he!

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

that we’re not in a relationship where we

and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was nowhere to hide, her back pressed

was now trapped between the sink and Liam, surrounded by

his chest to stop him from getting closer.

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

me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to

did this confidence

her eyes as she felt her lips become unbearably dry–Liam suddenly kissed

Liam 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 the point that he couldn’t resist

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to actively kiss and possess her, but he did

she found

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

her mouth, and Liam frowned as

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

furrowed

he left with his phone.

the caller ID on his

blood from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found

take a taxi home by herself, but as

her head.

was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few

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

got in the car

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

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

when she saw the box in her lap, she froze

the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than that

hell was

completely baffled, “What’s

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