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.

help but think of last year’s Valentine’s Day when she had drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even

things in her life, but this

of person

moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need me

that we’re not in a relationship

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

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

pushed at his chest to stop

eyes lingered on her lips for a second before looking into her eyes, his voice deep and

who started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to seduce me?”

speechless. Where did

misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as

the past, every kiss was initiated

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actively kiss and possess her, but he did

this, she found his

Liam’s tongue entered her mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his lip was

her mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are you a dog?”

a dog, he would

it, furrowed

he left with his

caller ID

from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, and when

wanted to find some dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as soon as she stepped outside, the cold

her head.

sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps, she felt

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

later, Liam got

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

fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly thrown into her lap, startling her

Liam, but when she saw the box in her

correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was

was Liam doing?

at him, completely baffled, “What’s

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