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?”

particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After all, this isn’t the first time.”

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

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

person was

moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need

not in a relationship where we can tease each

her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was nowhere to hide, her back pressed

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

at his chest to stop him from getting closer.

before looking into her eyes, his voice

started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately but also feeding me.

speechless. Where did this confidence

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

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

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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 feverish

found his touch

her mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged

frowned as

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

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

he left with his

ID

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

dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but

her head.

was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps, she felt

inconvenient to catch a taxi. After a brief struggle,

got in the car

if it was the side effects of the medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she

she was about to fall asleep, a heavy object was

Liam, but when she saw the box

the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost

hell was Liam doing?

looked at him, completely baffled, “What’s this supposed

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