Chapter 136:

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That evening, Joshua accompanied Lilliana back to the Green family residence.

He played the role of the ideal fiancé, apologizing to Cedric Green, Lilliana's father. “My father has been ill for quite some time, and there are still several matters at the company that require my attention. I have already received a few calls asking me to come back. Please take care of Lilliana for now. “I will come back to pick her up tonight.”

Lilliana grabbed onto his arm, reluctant to let go. “Come back soon.”

“I will,” Joshua replied, gently running his hand through his hair, his eyes softening. “I’ll be back by ten at the latest.”

"OK."

Meanwhile, Cedric stood nearby, watching them silently.

When Joshua had left, Cedric said, “He's gone now. Why are you still looking for him? Do you really like him that much?”

Lilliana pouted at him. “Dad, you’re kidding me again.”

No father would be happy to see his daughter like this, especially when Joshua was not Cedric's idea of ​​a perfect son-in-law. His reputation for being unfaithful was no secret; everyone knew it.

“Don't lose yourself in this relationship, Lilliana,” Cedric warned her.

Lilliana laughed and shook her head. “Don't worry, Dad. Joshua adores me. “He’s never let me down.”

would he have gotten you pregnant before getting married?

he has been trying

heavy sigh. What could he do with a daughter so blinded by

he's

clung to her arm as they headed inside. “If he can pretend all his life, that's fine with me.

Shelia greeted him quietly: “Alicia is still locked up. “She hasn’t made a sound, but Jerald is livid.” They both knew

Lilliana was fast approaching. Alicia's presence had become an annoying distraction

are plenty of women out there. But if you lose your career, everything you've

a neutral expression and said nothing. He walked into the master bedroom and saw Alicia sitting silently in the chair. Her face was devoid of any

her if he wanted to. But despite his desire, his

sat down beside her, lit a cigarette, and the room

understood him all too well. His calm attitude probably meant that he had already resigned himself

to hold someone against their will. When are you going to let

satisfied tone.

couldn't help but find it absurd. Joshua, your fate

in her hand. “It's ringing,” she said, showing it to Joshua.

Alicia

It was Caden.

her promise to have dinner with Caden tonight. It was already late, and he was probably calling to

her. “So it seems Caden is really interested in you.” The ringtone continued to echo in

knew there was no way to outwit Joshua, so staying quiet was

picked up. With an eerie cheer, he said, “Caden.” There was a brief silence

and replied evenly,

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