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. After all, this isn’t the first time.”

drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to

hadn’t done many shameful things in her life, but this one was remembered by

person was he!

moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need me

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

there was nowhere to hide, her

was now trapped between the sink and Liam, surrounded by his presence,

pushed at his chest to stop

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

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 this confidence

misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as

initiated by her, and Liam would only respond when she teased him to the

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Chapter 16

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

this, she found

she bit down hard. Although Liam

her mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go,

a dog, he would be her first target to bite to death!

to say something, but his phone rang again. He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste, “Go wait for me in

that, he left with his phone.

saw the caller ID

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

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

her head.

sunny when she left, but now there was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps, she felt her

a newly developed area, making it inconvenient to catch a

later, Liam got in the car

medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long when she closed

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

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

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

was

at him, completely baffled, “What’s

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