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

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

her life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

person was

said calmly, “Do you

it seems that we’re not in a

away, but there

and Liam, surrounded by his presence, domineering

pushed at his chest to stop him

lingered on her lips for a second before looking into her eyes, his voice deep and magnetic.

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

Where did this confidence come from?

have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her lips become unbearably dry–Liam suddenly

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

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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 when he was feverish and confused

about this, she found

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

mouth, and Liam frowned as he let

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

He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste,

that, he left

ID

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

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

her head.

sight. Celeste was wearing thin clothes, and

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

Liam got in

know if it was the side effects of the medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she felt completely drained. The car hadn’t been driving for long

she was about to fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly thrown

saw the box

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

was Liam

baffled, “What’s this

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