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?”

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

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

shameful things in her life, but this one

of person was he!

Liam said calmly, “Do you need me to help you

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

but there

and Liam, surrounded by his

She pushed at his chest to stop him from getting

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

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

stared wide–eyed, speechless. Where did this confidence come

Reed, I think you may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her lips become unbearably dry–Liam

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

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Chapter 16

kiss and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even calling her name unconsciously

found his

bit down hard. Although Liam dodged

as he let her go, “Are

a dog, he would be her first target to bite

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

left with his phone.

saw the caller ID on his phone–Baby.

when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found herself pale, pitiful,

herself,

her head.

was sunny when she left, but now there was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing

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

later, Liam got in the car as well.

her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving

object

saw the box in

about 20,000, but it was

the hell was Liam doing?

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

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