In the kitchen of the Sterling Mansion, Abner and Alice, both in robes, were acting like mischievous kids raiding the pantry and fridge for snacks.While Charles had eaten too much, the elderly couple had eaten too little and were now on the verge of hypoglycemia.So Abner made a juicy sandwich with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, oregano, onions, turkey breast fillet, and grilled the bread in butter to melt the cheese until stretchy. Alice chose a chocolate sundae.“Mmm...” Abner teased as the cheese pulled endlessly.“He, he, he...” Alice giggled. “If the staff catches us, they'll freak out, thinking they failed to serve us.”“But they would never serve us these treats,” Abner philosophized, chewing the stretchy cheese.“That’s true — and I don’t want to hear Sheila reprimanding us.” Alice grinned mischievously. “We should be the ones scolding her.”“Speaking of Sheila, looks like you two have bonded for the greater good today.” Abner smiled.“To reproach our arch-nemesis.” Alice shru

Back at Andrade Clinic, Charles and Emmanuelle didn’t know how they would explain to Jacqueline what they plan to do about the wedding.“Dear daughter, we appreciate your concern about my presence at your wedding,” Charles broke the silence. “More than ever, I want to walk you down the aisle.”Jacqueline’s eyes welled with tears. “Thank you, Dad...”“But we can’t ruin this moment with a hurriedly organized party because you’re afraid I won’t make it until then. And what about the guests? Will everyone be able to attend at the last minute?”Zachary took Jacqueline’s hand. “Your father has a point, dear.”“It might be, but it’s what I want. I’m scared, Dad...” Jacqueline let tears fall.“If you want, the wedding can be now, right here in the hospital room,” Emmanuelle joked.However, Jacqueline seemed serious. “GREAT IDEA! Call Matt, Walter, and Linda, and let’s call the priest--”“No, daughter, NO!” Charles cut her off with authority. “You don’t deserve to have your special moment ruin

Walter and Linda found Charles in better physical condition, resting in his private room at Andrade Clinic.“Who would’ve thought!” Walter joked. “The owner of the clinic network became a patient.”“Now I can advertise by proving the facilities are good.” Charles quipped, making the others laugh.“Mr. Andrade, I’m so glad you’ve recovered,” Linda said, moved.“My dear, why did you bother, waking up in the middle of the night to see this mischievous old man?” Charles was surprised by his future daughter-in-law’s dedication.“I needed to show that I care. You’ll be my family, right?” Linda replied wisely.Jacqueline seized the moment and said, “Linda, get your look ready. We’re moving the wedding up, as soon as Dad feels better.”“Oh, how interesting! Good to know — keep us posted.”Walter was surprised. “Are you serious? Why? Does Dad not have much time left?”Emmanuelle shuddered. “No, son! Don’t think like that.”Walter shrugged. “Then there’s no reason to panic. The party can’t be t

In Matthew’s suite at Sterling Mansion, Elaine, still awake, was stunned by Nayla’s revelation.“Girl, that’s a bombshell. I had no idea the enemy was so close!”“Yeah, and we almost walked right into a trap.” In her own bedroom, Nayla felt like the dumbest woman on the planet. “Why do we always fall for these jerks’ sweet talk, huh?”“Hey, don’t blame yourself. You didn’t have a crystal ball, and Kirk should have told you from the start,” Elaine advised her.“That’s true. My brother just waited for me to distance myself from him without explaining a thing. Now he wants me to leave town.”Elaine was outraged. “You, leaving town while the drug dealer roams free, selling his ‘goods’ and ruining other people’s lives?”“He’s terrified of reporting Gustavo — or that I might go to the police,” Nayla explained.“Okay, we won’t do anything for now. But understand this, my friend: we ARE going to do something,” Elaine asserted. “Let’s not forget his sister is dating Matt’s best friend.”“I don

Tiffany walked through the halls of Sterling Cultural Hall with her work friends. They were all laughing heartily, gossiping about the Turkish series that was stealing her heart — especially the lead actor.“Guys, they say backstage that in that scene where the towel fell, the actor was TRULY NAKED!” One of them almost slipped on the drool, so dumbfounded she was.“WOW!” The others got excited.“So the actress’s reaction was genuine, not scripted,” Tiffany concluded thoughtfully.João Pedro approached his younger sister and frowned when he heard what kind of conversation the ladies were having.“Ladies, please! This isn’t conversation for ladies like you girls.” João Pedro tried to make them more decent in his eyes.Another secretary giggled. “Tiffany, your brother is a gentleman.”“And a busybody too!” Tiffany rolled her eyes.The other friends went about their business tasks. Tiffany pulled João Pedro aside.“Why do you think we have to be decent and not appreciate the good and prov