Erasmo visits General Hospital and walks into Matthew's office as if it were no big deal.The nurse attending tried to dissuade him. "Mr. Vasquez, you need to schedule an appointment first!""I know he will see me!" Erasmo grumbled and walked inside.Opening the office door, Matthew was startled with some X-rays in hand. "What on Earth does this mean?""Dr. Hogan, I tried to stop him, but only if I had a gun!" The nurse defended herself."We'll take your request to the administration," Matthew replied through gritted teeth.Erasmo was taken aback: is Matthew really going to ask the nurse to work armed?The nurse left with a hopeful smile, closing the door."What do you want, Mr. Vasquez?" Matthew asked displeased."Obviously, no?" Erasmo points to his shirt, "I already got what I wanted. Take the band from my back, it makes my skin itch.""You're very fussy and sensitive." Matthew provokes him."Come on! I'm pretty mannish." Erasmo puffs up his chest like a fighting cock, "Ask my wife

The Vasquez Mansion hummed with the usual morning activity as the family gathered for breakfast. Alan, clutching his coffee cup like a prized possession, raised it ceremoniously."Everyone, let's make a toast!" he announced with a gleam in his eye.Sofia smiled warmly. "What's the occasion, dear?""Well, you must already know," Alan replied, his tone both proud and relieved. "Today, I am canceling the divorce."Erasmo and Olivia exchanged a knowing look, their cups clinking in a silent celebration."Thank you, Alan," Olivia said gratefully. "I'm overwhelmed that everything is falling into place.""Me too, mother-in-law," Alan responded, visibly touched.Erasmo chimed in, his voice full with anticipation. "And once the money hits the account, we can discuss the investments I've been eyeing, son-in-law.""Don't worry, father-in-law," Alan reassured him with a nod.Sofia, not one for subtleties, raised an eyebrow. "And are you going to discuss this with Carol? She seemed quite enthusiast

Maggie's office at Marçal Publishing was a serene oasis amidst the bustling city outside. Maggie sat on the polished desk where, composed and collected. Across from her, Olivia exuded a palpable arrogance, her demeanor challenging and unyielding."OK, Maggie. Let's talk about values," Olivia declared, her tone cutting through the calm like a knife.Maggie stared at her, maintaining her composure. "What are you talking about?""My husband didn't want to extort money from Will Campos, but I'm not as generous as he is," Olivia stated sharply.Maggie's expression shifted, a mixture of concern and disbelief. "Oh, it's good to see you without pretense!""Don't be like that," Olivia retorted sarcastically. "You allowed Caroline to write that article because you knew what you were getting into.""Mrs. Vasquez, do you truly believe that the decor of your living room is beautiful and harmonious?" Maggie asked, trying to steer the conversation away from hostility."That's beside the point!" Oliv

Caroline stood in her room at the Rocha mansion, the early morning light casting a soft glow through the window.Her luggage sat ready on the bed, packed meticulously for the journey ahead.She gazed out the window, lost in thought, contemplating the monumental step she was about to take — leaving everything behind to marry Reuben.The weight of the decision hung heavy in the air, mingling with the crisp morning breeze that rustled the curtains.*******Across town, in Neil's cozy apartment, breakfast was in full swing. David, brimming with excitement, recounted his recent date with Suzy."And then," he exclaimed, his eyes lighting up, "she let her guard down and broke down all the barriers for us to get to know each other better!"Benjamin, sitting across the table, nodded with a proud smile. "I watched the whole thing from the counter."David laughed, shaking his head in wonder. "I don’t know how you manage to run a kitchen and keep an eye on my love life."Benjamin's grin widened.

In the dining room of the Rocha Mansion, the atmosphere was heavy with expectation as Josias placed the letter on the table, his face set in a grim expression.The others didn’t bother to ask what Caroline had written; the silence spoke volumes.Melissa broke the quiet first, her voice with concern. "Josias... What are we going to do?"After a long pause, Josias finally replied, his tone resigned. "We’ll have to cancel the ceremony preparations."Simeon looked astonished. "What? Aren’t we going to send Tiago Bento's boys to look for them?""No," Josias answered, gloom hanging over him like a cloud. "If they want to marry in secret, so be it."Dora nodded, her voice calm. "Dear, they are adults and know what they want."Simeon, however, wasn’t convinced. "Are they willing to face the consequences of their actions?"Melissa interjected, her words carrying a note of pride. "Caroline has Rocha blood. She was determined not to have Sofia at the wedding. Once she felt we would oppose it, sh