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?”

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

last year’s Valentine’s Day when she had drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to

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

of person was

she wasn’t moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need me to help you undress?”

it seems that we’re not in a relationship

away, but there was nowhere to hide, her back pressed against the

trapped between the sink and Liam, surrounded by his presence, domineering and imposing.

doing?” She pushed at his chest to stop him

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

did this confidence come

may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her lips become unbearably dry–Liam suddenly kissed her.

initiative to kiss her. In the past, every kiss was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond

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Chapter 16

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

found his touch unbearable.

down hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his

as he let her go, “Are you

she were a dog, he would be her first target to bite to

He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and

he left with

caller ID

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

some dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside, the cold wind hit

her head.

there was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes,

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

got in the

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

a heavy object was suddenly thrown into her

saw

skin bag, platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than

was Liam doing?

baffled, “What’s this supposed to

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