Barlow family’s business
Chapter 699
Celeste had finally left and was eager to get her own person in there.
“Mom, you know how stubborn Liam is, but he will listen to you. If you say so, he’ll agree.”
Sienna asked without looking up, “How long has Liam been divorced?”
Skyler was taken aback, “About two months, I guess.”
“Two months. It’s been about the same time since Celeste’s mom passed away The mourning period isn’t even over
Skyler frowned and said softly. “Liam is divorced from Celeste. Her mom’s death shouldn’t have anything to do with him
Sienna gave her a cold glance, “Whether it has anything to do with him, that’s his business. You should ask yourself if you’ve done anything wrong”
Skyler s face changed slightly. “Mom, what are you implying?”
Sienna didn’t answer her. Instead, she asked, “How long has it been since Orville left us?”
Skyler clenched her lips and said, “Sixteen years”
“Sixteen years, seven months, and nine days, Sienna said calmly. He left us on New Year’s Eve
Skyler looked sad and said softly, “Yes, it’s been so many years.
Sienna said. “As a mother, you haven’t remarried in sixteen years, yet you expect Liam to find a new partner only two months after his divorce. Have you considered his feelings?
Skyler’s face changed. “Mom, how can these be the same? You know how deep my feelings were for Orville. Liam and Celeste are divorced, and he agreed to it.”
Sienna glanced at her, “If your feelings for Orville were so deep, where were you when the lab caught fire?”
Tears welled up in Skyler’s eyes. “Mom, are you still blaming me?
The old lady put down the scissors and said calmly. “Orville asked me to take good care of you, so I did as he wished. You didn’t want to remarry and wanted to stay in the Reed family, which I agreed to. But you’d better not meddle too much.
“You didn’t raise Liam and didn’t educate him. What right do you have to interfere with his marital affairs now? Who he likes and who he wants to marry were his business Don’t use his marnage to satisfy your desires.”
“Mom-”
“Enough,” Sienna cut her off coldly. Im tired. It would help if you went home too. Don’t ruin my vegetables
Skyler’s face turned sour Ultimately, she put down the spray bottle and stormed off.
Ramona tried to console. Sienna, you guys are family after all.”
Mr. Robinson cut her off, telling Sienna, “Sienna, your tea’s ready”
Sienna acknowledged with a nod pulled off her gloves, and left the garden.
Turning to Ramona, Mr. Robinson said, “Don’t speak for others, you can’t see through Sienna’s thoughts”
Ramona sighed, Tm just worried about Liam, afraid he’ll be in a tight spot.”
Mr. Robinson gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
As soon as Skyler left the estate, she got a call from Kaylee.
“Mom, did you manage to set up a meeting with my brother? Mrs. Garcia and Clair will be here soon.”
Skyler’s face softened, “I’ll call him right now. When they arrive, you entertain them and tell them I’ll be there shortly?
“Alright”
After hanging up, Skyler dialled Liam’s number
Liam had hardly slept last night and only managed to catch some sleep in the lounge this morning. Seeing Skyler’s call, he tossed his phone to Owen, asking him to answer Owen took the phone and answered the call.
“Hello”
“Where’s Liam?”
In a practised tone, Owen replied, “Mr. Reed’s in a meeting Is there something I can assist you with, Madam?”
Skyler might not be familiar with Liam’s hobbies, but she knew his temperament well
If Liam were in a meeting, hed let her keep calling if he had Owen answer the phone, he likely didn’t want to hear her voice.
So she cut to the chase. “Put Liam on the phone”
Owen replied, “If you need something, Madam, you can tell me, and I’ll pass the message on
