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Chapter 1197 Respect the Dead
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Melissa welcomes Cristina and Moacyr to the Rocha penthouse. When they go to the living room, Elza is on the couch with a cup of tea in her hand. The radio plays “I Adore Mi Amor” by Color Me Badd.

“Have a seat, folks.” Melissa sits in the armchair that belonged to Josias.

“Melissa, we came to announce that the wedding has been postponed until next year,” Cristina announces.

“Guys, what is that?” Melissa doesn't agree, “You can't deny yourselves happiness because of something that happened to me.”

“What happened to you affects all of us.” Moacyr replies, “I miss that good guy.”

Elza smiles slightly, “Josias always spoke well of you as his father, much better than Tony.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Queiroz. We take this opportunity to extend our condolences.”

Melissa wants to stick to the main subject, “Moacyr and Cristina, you must continue with the preparations. More so, I intend to attend.”

“Wouldn't it be painful for you to be surrounded by so many happy people?” Cristina questions her, worri
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