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?”

if you need it, I can oblige. After all, this isn’t

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

done many shameful things in her life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

person was

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

that we’re not in a relationship where we

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

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

at his chest to stop him

for a second before

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

speechless. Where did this

Celeste widened her eyes as she

kiss was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond when she teased him to the point that he couldn’t

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Chapter 16

and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even

she found his

her mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his lip was still bitten through.

metallic taste filled her mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are

If she were a dog, he

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

he left with

saw the caller ID on his

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

dignity and take a taxi home by herself, but as soon as

her head.

sight. Celeste was wearing

it inconvenient to catch a taxi. After a brief struggle, she

got in the car as

gave her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car

was about to fall asleep, a heavy object

was about to get angry at Liam, but when she saw

skin bag, platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super

hell was

completely baffled, “What’s

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