Chapter 32:

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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.

he did spend a little bit,” Caden added slowly. “He bought you a silver ring for

room became eerily quiet, amplifying Alice's distress as she processed everything that

poured herself a glass of wine, trying to appear calm

his offer. Alicia did not expect his response and brought the glass to

was slightly allergic to alcohol and tended to get drunk quickly,

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

you want to die so badly,

preferred not to respond to

down, so she began sipping the

her as she drank the

allergic reaction became evident. Small red spots appeared on her

and squeezed his hand firmly as

looking at him through

you doing?" I have

“Stop drinking!” I insisted.

her hand, but could not

go, Caden!” she snapped,

"If you want to drink yourself to death, do it somewhere else. Dying here

hand as if she

an easy tension in

suddenly opened her mouth and bit

clear that he was releasing his

as patient as Caden couldn't help but shudder slightly. “You really do act like a dog,

his hand right

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

forward and licked the blood from her hand. Holding back her emotions, she

and quickly drew his

slumped onto the table,

the night sky. Purple bursts lit up the darkness, casting a glow across Alice's

were her favorite. But Joshua had never bothered to light them for her. Everything she had hoped for, everything he had owed her, was now

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