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?”

but if you need it, I can

and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to help her

her life, but this one was remembered

kind of person was he!

said calmly, “Do

at him, “Mr. Reed, it seems that we’re not in a relationship where we can tease each other like that.”

towards her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was

now trapped between the sink and Liam, surrounded

pushed at his chest to stop him from getting

second before looking into her eyes, his voice deep

seems like you’re the one who started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to seduce me?” Liam asked.

speechless. Where did

think you may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened 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

21-23 1

Chapter 16

to have the desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even calling

she found his touch unbearable.

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

her mouth, and Liam frowned as he

If she were a dog, he would be her first

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

he left with his phone.

caller ID on his

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

taxi home by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside,

her head.

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

to catch a taxi. After a brief struggle, she decided to get in the

later, Liam got in

was the side effects of the medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car

was about to fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly thrown

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

bag, platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000,

hell was Liam

him, completely baffled, “What’s this supposed to mean?”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255