Reuben is working frantically at his desk, while the employees of Rocha Constructions notice how irritated he is.“Rough day, Reuben?” one of them asks.“Tell me about it,” Reuben grumbles.“It’ll get better when your boss returns.” The employee, one of the architects, gives a thumbs up while balancing rolls of blueprints under the other arm.Caio passes by Reuben’s desk and feels the same thing. “Reuben, don’t you want to relax a bit?”“Alan is not in the office. Therefore, I don’t know if we can drink from those bottles.” Reuben retorts with a scowl.“But who said we need bottles of alcoholic drinks? We can freshen up with juice, or even take a stroll.” Caio smiles.“I need to finish answering these emails.” Reuben shakes his head.“Maybe it will help to vent to me what is really bothering you.” Caio insists, standing next to his friend.“OK... if you insist...” Reuben stops typing. It seemed like smoke was about to come out of his keyboard, “I wanted to live with Carol like Rosemar

Josias and Melissa return from their trip.The family warmly welcomes the Rocha couple at the Rocha Mansion.“MOMMY!” Mary and Ignacio hug Melissa and almost knock her over.“OOPS! My kids are big now, be careful with mommy.” Melissa laughs and laughs.“Hello, dear daughter.” Josias kisses Caroline’s forehead, “Has this young man behaved himself?”Josias pointed to David, who was grinning widely.“Yes, he protected me very well. In fact...”“I even took the liberty to help her with the twins,” David interjects, not wanting Caroline to mention Reuben’s proposal.“That’s right, Uncle Josias.” Ignacio says excitedly, “David helped me to beat that game that I was struggling to finish for a long time.”“Oh, I’m so happy that you all are spending time together as a family.” Josias laughs, “Now, help me with the bags. There must be a hidden gift in there somewhere.”Mary and Ignacio quickly searched for presents in the luggage. Caroline and David laughed.Melissa, however, felt that David ha

Caio and William discuss Reuben and Caroline’s dilemma.“So, my friend Reuben wants to live with Carol just like Thierry and Rose are doing?” Caio chuckles, feeling sorry for Reuben.“Or like his mother and I.” William scratches his head, “I’m not sure if formalizing the union would be the right move.”“Dad, wouldn’t there be any issues considering you two are first cousins?” Caio raises his eyebrows.“The law wouldn’t prohibit a civil union,” William replies, “But it’s the moral aspect that bothers me a bit. Don’t get me wrong, son. I love Flavia, and we’re happy together. We just hope this doesn’t confuse her son’s head.”“I can talk to Reuben, although I believe you’ve already said something about it.” Caio offers.“Yes, I have, but friendly advice is never too much.” William looks at his wristwatch, “I need to go. Did you hear that Josias has returned? I think I’ll stop by the mansion to find out the details of the trip.”“I know. I need to check those blueprints, Father. Thank yo

At Rocha Constructions, Josias finds it very bizarre that Felipe thinks Caroline had something to do with the shot he took.“Felipe Mountain, I’m disappointed in you!” Josias frowns, “Not only did you fall in love with my daughter, even though she is engaged to another guy. Now, to prove that you don’t love her anymore, you’d rather accuse her of being the shooter?”Felipe remains impassive. “What’s the problem, Mr. Rocha? If Caroline was the shooter, it would make sense for Pat to want to take the blame for her, assuming the guilt to protect her. But since you know the truth, you’re making sure that Patrick is released.”“Exactly, he will be released to go to Serra.” Josias goes to the drinks table and refills his glass, “And that should make you happy.”“It does. Since you can’t tell me who it was, then I’ll just go with what I know.” Felipe smiles ironically.“You don’t know,” Josias warns him, “Don’t go around accusing Caroline because it wasn’t her!”Felipe nods slowly. “Okay. It

Flávia and Angela were talking about their children."How dare your son encourage the Princess of Lagoon City to leave my son? What's so bad about Reuben?" Flávia questioned.Angela smiled disdainfully. "You never understand, do you? It's impossible! How many times do we have to say that it's because of his idiotic father that we don't want Caroline with your son?""Respect Uélton! He's not here to defend himself!"Karen began to wake up from the slap she received."Argh... Where am I?""You're on the floor, where you belong!" Flávia responded fiercely, turning to Angela, "Reuben can't be punished for a mistake his father made!""Oh, he can, and he is!" Angela disrespectfully replied, "I suggest you go out on the streets and listen to what people are saying about your 'prince'. Come on, Flávia! If you have respect for your cousin Melissa, you should encourage your son to step back and let a real man be the Prince of Lagoon City!""But Caroline is in love with Reuben, she loves him! It