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?”

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

lot and was completely wasted. She had

in her life, but

person was

moving, Liam said calmly, “Do you need

we’re not in

but there was nowhere to hide,

and Liam, surrounded by his presence, domineering and imposing.

pushed at his chest to stop him from

eyes lingered on her lips for a second before looking into

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

wide–eyed, speechless. Where did this confidence come

have misunderstood…” Celeste widened 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

her, but he did for Sydney, even calling her name unconsciously

she found his touch unbearable.

she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged

filled her mouth, and Liam frowned as he

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

furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste, “Go wait

left with

the caller ID on his

with a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she

dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as

her head.

sunny when she left, but now there was no 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,

Liam got in the car

after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long

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

when she saw the

remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than

hell was Liam

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

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