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?”

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

a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to help her use the restroom and pull

things in her life, but

of person

wasn’t moving, Liam said calmly, “Do

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

and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there

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

you doing?” She pushed at his chest to stop him from getting closer.

for a second before

me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to

wide–eyed, speechless. Where did this confidence come from?

Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her

initiative to kiss her. In the past, every kiss was initiated by

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

this, she found his touch unbearable.

she bit down hard. Although

mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are you

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

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

that, he left

the caller ID on

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

take a taxi home by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside, the cold

her head.

Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps,

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

Liam got in the car

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

asleep, a heavy object was suddenly thrown

angry at Liam, but when she saw the box in her

was about

the hell was Liam doing?

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

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