Elisa is shocked and disgusted when Melissa directly accuses Marcelo of sleeping with Stacy.
"What are you talking about, my friend?" She questions her face red with anger, "You asked as if that were confirmed true!"
"Isn't it then?" Melissa remains calm.
"Of course not! That would never happen among the Bento family. We are people of honor and decency!"
"Elisa, it wouldn't be the first time a man has had an extra feeling for a committed woman. The problem is wanting to turn the feeling into actions."
Elisa shakes her head strongly, "No, that's impossible!"
"So, I must rest assured that nothing is happening to hurt my dear little brother?"
"I swear to you, Melissa!" Elisa responds in a shaky voice, it looks like she's going to cry, "I'm eternally grateful that your husband has saved me from Jeremiah's clutches. My family has him in great esteem. It would be a very serious offense for Marcelo to commit this ignominy. I'll talk to him!"

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