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?”

glanced at her and said flatly, “Not particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After all, this isn’t the

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

done many shameful things in her life, but this one

of person was

“Do you need me

him, “Mr. Reed, it seems that we’re not in a relationship where we

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

Liam, surrounded by his presence,

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

before looking into her

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

Where did

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

was initiated by her, and Liam would only respond when she teased him

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Chapter 16

he did for Sydney, even calling her name unconsciously when he was

found his

her mouth, she bit down hard. Although

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

were a dog, he would be her first target

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

that, he left

ID on his

the blood from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the

home by herself, but as soon as she

her head.

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

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

ten minutes later, Liam got in the car

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

a heavy object was suddenly thrown into her lap, startling her awake.

was about to get angry at Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she froze and opened it.

bag, platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but it was super rare, so it might cost

was

baffled, “What’s

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