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?”

you need it, I can oblige. After all, this

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 and pull up her

many shameful things in her life, but this one

person

calmly, “Do

not in a relationship where we can tease each other

leaned towards her, and Celeste instinctively backed away, but there was nowhere

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

She pushed at his chest to stop him

eyes lingered on her lips for a second before looking into her

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

stared wide–eyed, speechless. Where did this confidence

I think you may have misunderstood…” Celeste widened her eyes as she felt

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

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Chapter 16

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

this, she found his

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

mouth, and Liam frowned as he let her go,

were a dog, he would be her first target to bite to death!

it, furrowed his brow, and said to Celeste, “Go wait for me in the car.”

that, he left with his phone.

the caller ID on his phone–Baby.

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

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

her head.

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

area, making it inconvenient to catch a taxi. After a brief

got in the car as

if it was the side effects of the medicine Skyler gave her, but after vomiting, she felt

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

she saw the box in her lap, she froze and opened

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

was

at him, completely baffled,

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