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?”

but if you need it, I can oblige.

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

her life, but this

kind of person was he!

Liam said calmly, “Do you need me to help

Reed, it seems that we’re not in a relationship

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

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

you doing?” She pushed at his

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

calling me affectionately

did this confidence

her eyes

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

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Chapter 16

desire to actively kiss and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even calling

found his touch unbearable.

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

mouth, and Liam frowned as he

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

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

he left

ID on his

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

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

her head.

wearing thin clothes, and after just a few

catch a taxi. After a brief struggle, she decided to get in the car.

Liam got in the car as

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

object was suddenly thrown into her lap, startling her

at Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she froze and opened it.

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

was Liam

him, completely baffled, “What’s this supposed

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