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

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

shameful things in her life, but this one was remembered by Liam.

person

calmly, “Do you need

seems that we’re not in a relationship where we can tease each other like that.”

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

sink and Liam, surrounded by his presence, domineering

doing?” She pushed at his chest

lips for a second before looking into her eyes,

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

speechless. Where did this

widened her eyes as she felt

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

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Chapter 16

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

found his touch

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

metallic taste filled her mouth, and Liam frowned as

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

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

he left with his phone.

the caller ID on his phone–Baby.

a tissue, and when she saw her reflection in the mirror, she found herself pale, pitiful,

some dignity and take a taxi home by herself,

her head.

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

a newly developed area, making it inconvenient to catch a taxi.

minutes later, Liam got in the car as well.

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

fall asleep, a heavy object was suddenly

at Liam, but when she saw the box in

bag, platinum edition. If she remembered correctly, the official price was about 20,000, but

was

at him, completely baffled, “What’s this supposed to mean?”

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