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. After all, this

Valentine’s Day when she had drunk a lot and was completely wasted. She had even asked Liam to help her use the restroom

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

of person

Liam said calmly, “Do you need me to help you undress?”

not in a relationship

towards her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was

now trapped between the sink and Liam,

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

a second before looking into her

calling me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you

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

you may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her lips become

initiative to kiss her. In the past, every kiss was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond when she teased him

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Chapter 16

have the desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did

this, she found

mouth, she bit down hard. Although Liam dodged in time, his lip

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

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

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

that, he left with his phone.

ID on

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

home by herself, but as soon as

her head.

but now there was no sun in sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and after just a few steps, she felt her hands and feet

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

later, Liam got in the car as

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

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

Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she

official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than that to

hell was

completely baffled, “What’s this

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