Chapter 15 There was an extra piece of ribs in her bowl . Celeste looked at Liam , who didn't even glance at her . He said indifferently , " If you want something , just grab it yourself . " No , she wasn't an outsider . She was a temporary actor in this family dinner , both her and Liam just taking what they needed from each other . Thinking about this , she felt defiant . If they wanted to act , fine , she'd join in ! So she picked up a very spicy piece of chicken and held it to Liam's lips , " Honey , try this . " Liam's eyes widened , and he looked at her strangely . Celeste smiled , showing a gentle expression . Liam didn't like spicy food , so she deliberately chose something spicy to see how he would act ! If he refused , the act would be ruined , and she couldn't be blamed anyway . Just as she was secretly pleased with herself , Liam suddenly leaned in and took a bite of the meat , his lips touching her fork . He swallowed it down and , under Celeste's astonished gaze , commented , " Not bad . " Celeste : You sneaky bastard ! I hope it burn ! Skyler glanced at them , a hint of contemplation in her eyes . Halfway through the meal , Liam's phone rang . He stepped out to answer it , and Skyler finally put down her knife and fork , asking Celeste , " How long have you had this stomach discomfort ? Have you thrown up ? " Celeste thought Skyler was still worried about her getting pregnant , so she explained , " Mom , I'm not pregnant . I just finished my period last week . " Skyler didn't seem to believe her and asked further , " Did you take the medicine I gave you on time ? " The mention of the medicine made Celeste feel a little nauseous . Skyler always blamed Celeste for not being able to have children and had tried various treatments and strange tonics over the years . Liam was so cold and hardly touched her throughout the year . She wasn't an organism capable of reproducing on her own . If Liam didn't cooperate , how could she get pregnant ? " I already took it ." Knowing Skyler didn't believe her , she added , " Martha watched me take it . " . Kaylee sneered , " Mom , just like what I said before . You can give her the best medicine , but she's like barren soil . No amount of fertilizer will help ." Skyler looked at her and said half - heartedly , " Don't talk like that . " Kaylee pursed her lips and rolled her eyes . Skyler asked another question , " Did you and Liam use any contraception? " Celeste : That was a bit too direct , wasn't it ? She took a deep breath and answered honestly , " No. " Indeed , they hadn't . Liam always deliberately avoided her ovulation period , so even without contraception , it was unlikely she'd get pregnant . Skyler sighed , " I guess I was just too anxious . " Just as Celeste was about to breathe a sigh of relief , she saw Skyler have Kaylee bring over a small box , inside which were rows of black liquid . Skyler opened one and pushed it in front of her , and a strange smell hit her immediately . The fear of being dominated by this tonic washed over her , and her stomach churned . She wanted to throw up . " I have a friend who introduced me to a foreign specialist who cured her daughter's similar problem in just half a year . When Kaylee went there , I asked her to help me run an errand . I told the doctor about your situation , and he adjusted the prescription . This new medicine is more effective than the previous one , and I've already had someone prepare it for Remember to take it on time . Once you finish , I'll have someone send more . " Celeste was speechless . you . " Mom , I don't think this medicine works . I've been taking it for over a year . When I had a check - up before , the doctor said I was very healthy . " Celeste said . She really wanted to say , why not let your son take the medicine ? The problem was with him . Kaylee sarcastically said , " If you're so healthy , why can't you get pregnant ? With my brother's physique , anyone else would have had two kids by now . I really don't know why he married you . You live in our family , but you can't have kids . " Celeste's face darkened , and she shot Kaylee a cold glance . Kaylee looked defiant , thinking Celeste wouldn't dare to talk back . But Celeste suddenly said , " Not getting pregnant is better than getting pregnant and then having an abortion . " Kaylee's face changed , and she asked , " What did you say ? " Celeste shrugged , " Nothing . I just saw a lot of young girls having abortions when I went to the hospital for a check - up . It's just a random thought . " Kaylee stared at her , her eyes filled with fear and a hint of suspicion . Skyler's been obsessing over Celeste getting pregnant , so she's not paying attention to her daughter's unusual behavior . She frowned and said , " With your suboptimal health , how can these check - ups find anything ? If you don't fix these issues , even if you get pregnant , it's hard to guarantee a safe pregnancy . " Celeste stayed silent . Thinking she got through to her , Skyler continued , " Liam's cousin has been getting close to the mayor's daughter recently . If they get married and his cousin's wife gets pregnant before you , Liam's position in the company will be very difficult , especially since the old lady values the eldest son and grandson so much . " What did that have to do with her ? She was about to get divorced , would she still care about Liam's situation ? Moreover , she didn't think Liam was in a hurry . He didn't want a child at all . Oh right , he just didn't want a child with her . " Your mother has been in a coma for years without any signs of waking up . Your dad is not even fifty yet . He might remarry when he's still young . Can you still be able to go back to the Campbell family then ? A child is your own and will be your support in the future , Celeste . You should think more about yourself . " Skyler said . Of course , Celeste didn't think Skyler was thinking about her . Everyone in the Reed family had their plans , and she was just a pawn in the game . " I understand . " Celeste said .