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

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

hadn’t done many shameful things in her life,

person was

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

we’re not in a

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

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

She pushed at his

on her lips for a second before looking into her

me affectionately but also feeding me. Isn’t that you trying to seduce me?” Liam

did this

have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as

initiative to kiss her. In the past, every 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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seemed to have the desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even calling her name unconsciously

found his

hard. Although Liam

frowned as

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

it, furrowed

left with his phone.

the caller ID

from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found herself pale, pitiful, and

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

her head.

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

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

got in the car as well.

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

about to fall asleep, a heavy object was

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

platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost even more than that to get one.

was Liam

at him, completely baffled, “What’s this

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