Chapter 32:

? ? ? ? ?

Joshua made a surprise proposal.

This shocking announcement hit the news, and netizens, who had been targeting Lilliana, soon redirected their attention. They began digging into Joshua's past, looking for any trace of his relationship history, and eventually discovered that he had been married and divorced.

A lot of hidden information came to light. In essence, Lilliana's scandal took a backseat. Joshua bore the brunt of the online backlash for her.

Caden's gaze shifted to the screen. He let out a slight scoff.

"What a touching love story," she commented.

Alicia stared at the screen, almost enthralled by the unfolding events. The screen soon changed to a video. It showed Joshua's heartfelt confession. It told how he and Lilliana met and fell in love.

Joshua then showed off a dazzling diamond ring and gently placed it on Lilliana's finger. The camera's zoom lens captured the moment clearly.

Alice's eyes filled with tears and her breathing became labored.

Caden turned to look at her, his indifferent gaze taking in her fragile expression.

Alicia lowered her eyes, trying to mask her emotions. “It's just a proposal. What's so touching about it? Honestly, I find it a bit cliché. That diamond ring seems like a rip-off. It’s super expensive but it’s really not worth it.”

Caden’s expression remained void of any emotion. He replied nonchalantly, “That brand of diamond ring is priceless.”

Alice's eyes reddened even more, and she laughed bitterly. "I guessed right. Joshua has lost a fortune."

Caden scoffed at his words.

"It's not really a loss," he said. "At least when he married you, he didn't spend a cent."

Alicia remained silent at his comment.

Caden added slowly. “He bought you

eerily quiet, amplifying Alice's distress as she

a glass of wine, trying to appear calm as she asked, “Would you like

Alicia did not

to alcohol and tended to get drunk quickly, so she was rarely

immediately. His face flushed and his eyes filled with tears, although they

hint of disdain. “If you want

preferred not to

breath, she realized she needed to slow down, so she began sipping

the wine as

the signs of Alicia's allergic reaction became evident. Small red spots appeared on her neck, revealing

frowned and squeezed his hand firmly as

looking

are you

“Stop drinking!” I insisted.

to free her hand, but could

snapped, her

to death, do it somewhere else. Dying here would only make me a

and looked at her hand as if she was thinking

easy tension

Alice suddenly opened her mouth and bit her

was releasing

shudder slightly. “You really do

his hand

her jaw began to hurt, finally releasing her grip. She stared blankly at Caden's bleeding

hand. Holding back her emotions, she murmured, “I’m so sorry.” Her soft tongue brushed against the wound, causing

frowned and quickly drew his

onto the

the night sky. Purple bursts lit up the darkness, casting a

Joshua had never bothered to light them for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255