Days after the tragedy, people were trying to get on with their lives. In Beto's apartment, Vera was still hiding, thus avoiding being attacked by Wallace.
Even though Wallace couldn't break into the building where Vera lives (she lives on the seventh floor), Vera thought her "husband" could achieve it like in mystery and thriller movies.
Josias is present in the living room. Beto and Pamela are on the sofa and Vera was deliberately left standing.
"Guys, I don't want to cause you any more pain." Josias begins, "But, we need to discuss the future of Seu Teodoro's building."
"It is natural for us to inherit the building, after all, it is a source of income." Beto states, "But I'm busy working at the supermarket warehouse, I'm the head of the sector. Pamela is here with me and Vera has her job."
"Vera's job is easier to get rid of." Pamela speaks disdainfully, shrugging, "She can quit and take over the boardinghouse."
Vera glares at Pamela with

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