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?”

her and said flatly, “Not particularly, but if you need it, I can oblige. After all,

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

her life, but

kind of person was

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

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

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

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

his chest to stop him from getting closer.

for a second before

you’re the one who started it, right? Not only calling me affectionately but also feeding

Where did

Celeste widened her eyes as she felt her lips become unbearably dry–Liam suddenly kissed

taken the initiative to kiss her. In the past, every kiss was initiated by her,

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actively kiss and possess her, but he did for Sydney, even calling her name unconsciously when

she found his

tongue entered her mouth, she bit down hard. Although

Liam frowned as he let her go, “Are you

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

something, but his phone rang again. He glanced at it, furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste, “Go

that, he left with

caller ID on his

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

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

her head.

there was no 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

ten minutes later, Liam got in the car

but after vomiting, she felt completely drained.

a heavy object was suddenly

about to get angry at Liam, but when she saw the box in her lap, she froze

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

was

at him, completely baffled,

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