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?”

said flatly, “Not particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After

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

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

person

said calmly, “Do you need me to

we’re not in a relationship where we can tease each other like that.”

Celeste instinctively backed away, but there

and Liam, surrounded by his

his chest to stop him from getting closer.

on her lips for a second before looking into her eyes,

you’re the one who started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately

speechless. Where did this confidence come

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

the past, every kiss was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond

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Chapter 16

to actively kiss and possess her, but he

found his touch unbearable.

hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his lip

Liam frowned as he let

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

his phone rang again. He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste, “Go

that, he left

saw the caller ID

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

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

her head.

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

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

ten minutes later, Liam got in the car as well.

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

was about to fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly

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

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

the hell was Liam

him, completely baffled, “What’s this supposed to

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