At Sterling University’s square, Zachary was back with Jacqueline, both now talking about the guest list. At the table, with two hot dogs in front of each other, Jacqueline held a copy of the list with a contemplative expression. Zach deduced that Jacqueline’s gaze was fixed on the names of the Sterling family. “You marked that exclamation point as if Matt were dangerous,” Jacqueline somewhat complained. “I wasn’t aiming at Matt, but at his wife,” Zachary replied. Jacqueline’s face darkened. “Elaine won’t come. We’ll use her pregnancy as an excuse to keep her away.” Zachary smiled mischievously. “You want to schedule the wedding for seven months from now, when her pregnancy is well advanced?” “That idea crossed my mind.” Jacqueline returned the list. “I fully agree about the Silva family. Let them handle Jasmine and Ron’s minds before they return to the city.” “I never thought Ronaldo also needed mental health care,” Zachary whistled. “In the end, he was the one most in need,

Walter entered Dr. de Paula’s office.Maurício was oddly idle, reading an article online about Ronaldo’s mental state to better help him. Walter frowned.“Dr. de Paula? I was about to knock, thinking you were with a patient, but that’s not the case.”Maurício smiled ironically. Time to strike.“Must be a lot of pretty women in the lobby waiting to be seen.”Walter closed the door and walked over to the general practitioner’s desk.“Care to explain that?”“It’s Miss Alvares who should explain herself!” Maurício snapped back with a touch of bitterness in his voice.“You two are back to calling each other formally? I thought we were all friends here!” Walter was exasperated.“Mr. Andrade, I don’t know why your girlfriend gets bothered when a beautiful woman walks into my office. She’s not jealous of me, is she?”Walter swallowed hard, not liking the idea.“You must’ve talked about it. What did she say?”“She said I’m gaining a reputation as ‘the ladies’ doctor’ and that it might hurt the

Patricia returned after a day working at Silva Oil Company. Her pristine white blazer was impeccable, an extraordinary feat considering she usually interacts with oilers and workers covered in dirt and grease.Hélio appeared at the top of the stairs, now showered and dressed in clean clothes. “DAUGHTER! So good you’re here.”“I smell a trap in the air,” Patricia joked as she sat on the sofa, removing her high heels.Hélio descended the stairs while speaking. “Charles Andrade came here, saying that Jacque and Mr. Loss decided to proceed with their wedding plans.”Patricia’s smile faded. Of course, Jacqueline and Zachary started the preparations, taking advantage of her broken engagement with Ronaldo being canceled.Hélio swallowed hard. “Sorry, my daughter.”“No, Dad, I won’t become a bitter spinster.” Patricia shook her head and smiled. “So, were we invited?”“Elaine’s barring depends on your presence,” Hélio got straight to the point.Patricia was startled. “What do you mean? If I go

Tiffany kept looking at Edmund’s stunned face, realizing that her question wasn’t so absurd to him after all. “ED! I can’t believe it, you really wanted to tell your son about us on the day you gave the wedding invitation?!” “That would be the safest way, dear,” Edmund replied affectionately. “That way, he wouldn’t have time to complain or plot our separation.” “This is unacceptable!” Tiffany furrowed her brows. “Bryce has no right, nor the power, to separate us.” “He can separate us...” Bryce turned cold. “...On the day he takes you to bed and you realize he’s more interesting than I am.” Tiffany desperately clung to Edmund’s dress shirt as if to tear it. Her voice was urgent and hot, “How many times do I have to tell you that you’re the one I want, crushing and grinding me in your bed? May I scream louder and louder, for the whole neighborhood to hear how happy I am being ‘pounded’ roughly by the experienced stud!” Edmund, delighted and flattered by Tiffany’s compliments about

In the foyer of the Alvares house, Ernesto opened the door and was pleasantly surprised to see who was there. “NATHAN! Come in, my boy!” “Thanks, Ernie,” Nathan entered, holding a package. From the kitchen, Gustavo made a horrible face while Paulina lit up with a smile. “The women are preparing dinner. Can you smell the cooked beef with potatoes and cream?” Ernesto pointed to the sofa. “Yes, it smells delicious.” Nathan sat down. Gustavo stormed into the living room like a hurricane, finding Nathan and Ernesto together on the sofa as if they were family. This annoyed Gustavo. “What the hell are you doing on that sofa? Get out of here IMMEDIATELY!” “Good evening to you too, Gustavo!” Nathan wasn’t bothered. “Here, I brought a gift for our mother.” Gustavo snatched the package and was about to throw it against the wall, but Paulina appeared in the direction where he was about to throw. “Gustavo, NO! Don’t break this gift, it must have been expensive!” Paulina, hearing the sho