At General Hospital, Sofia is horrified when Olivia shares a dark secret. “MOM!” Her eyes are welling with tears. “Is that why you felt so much about Luís leaving...?” “Yes, dear. I wanted him back. Having Luís away from me is a constant reminder of what we did! I didn’t even get a chance to talk to him honestly... the poor thing must be hiding out in Spain, refusing to come back here because he feels guilty!” Clearly, Olivia is hiding the “little” detail that she had been harboring sinful desires for her nephew for years. Sofia swallows hard. “Mom, it could be something else. Maybe Luís confessed to my uncle and aunt, and now they’re forbidding him from coming back.” “But they would’ve told Erasmo when he called!” Olivia exclaims, horrified by the possibility. “What if my uncle is emotionally blackmailing Luís with that?” Sofia suggests. “If Luís doesn’t return to Brazil, his secret would be safe. If Luís comes back here, my uncle would tell everything to my dad.” The multi-pa

Thus, the Reis and Lafayette families appeared at the opening of the Melissa Mall as planned. Caio approached them, noticing the absence of the patriarch.“Hey, where’s Beto?”“My dad had a slight discomfort when he buttoned his shirt and felt it tightening on him,” Pedro explained.“Oh, Jeez, is he okay?” Brigitte asked, extremely worried.“Yes, he’s going to watch the ceremony at home with Tess,” Rosemary replied.“Oh, what a relief. Look, you brought Jean Luc!” Brigitte leaned over the stroller.Thierry smiled with paternal pride. Jean Luc, in turn, was sleeping despite all the noise and commotion from the adults.“He wakes up wanting to eat in the early morning,” Rosemary joked, causing laughter among the women.Daniela stepped back a bit, thinking about the possibility of becoming a mother herself.Diane noticed her and approached her. “What’s wrong, Daniela? Are you yearning to be a mother too? With someone big and virile like Pete, it shouldn’t be too hard...”Daniela pursed he

Days went by. Melissa Mall became one of the most visited commercial spots by tourists and locals alike. It also turned into a quite profitable venture! Due to high demand, the ‘Jobs’ section of the LCN newspaper doubled in size, exciting the unemployed. The lower class was one of the beneficiaries in terms of jobs and income. In the Teodoro Building, a tenant excitedly said to Daniela, “I got a job, I got a job! I’ll be a saleswoman at an international luxury store!” Daniela raised her eyebrows in surprise. “Really? But do you have any experience as a saleswoman in international luxury?” The tenant, a young lady in her twenties, shrugged. “They are desperately in need of workers, right? They can’t afford to be too picky. And how will I gain experience if they never give me the opportunity?” “You’re right, girl! Everything

Days later, newsstands sold the Maggiezine with Vernon Queiroz on the cover. Thierry had found a photo of Vernon from the 90s, back when he was publishing Josias’s biography. He looked younger and smiled brightly at that time.He took care of the restoration and remastering. The result was the same as always: a hit in sales and online traffic.At Lafayette Mansion, he commented to the others at the breakfast table, “Modesty aside, but I really nailed the photo editing, huh?”Rodrigo was reading the magazine and was sitting across from Thierry. “Wait your turn to read, brother-in-law.”Nadia leaned to the side. “Oh, but we’re curious— WOW, bro, how did you get that photo from their wedding? Elza looks so beautiful...”Rosemary smiled, reminiscing. “When they showed up here in Lagoon City, I had just been born. João Paulo was already ten years old.”Nadia concluded, “So that photo is from the 70s. Look at Vernon, with all black hair and sideburns...”“Are you guys going to let me read i

At Café Montanha, Daryl walks in for a coffee and finds Rodrigo at the counter while Neilton serves the others. “Hey, are we back to the old tradition?” “Don’t be a clown, man.” Rodrigo laughs. “Yes, Thierry is at the supermarket, as we agreed.” “Hi, Neil. Can you make me a cappuccino while I enjoy a natural sandwich?” Daryl places his order. “Sure thing, Mr. Mountain.” Neilton heads to the back. Daryl sits on the stool. “So, how do you feel after getting back to your element?” “I don’t regret at all helping my dear wife at the supermarket, Daryl,” Rodrigo admitted while preparing the natural sandwich. “I’m not talking about regrets.” Daryl joked. “But it’s undeniable that after Uncle Francisco’s passing, you prefer to stay here, carrying on the legacy he left.” “Just like Crystal Blue.” Rodrigo smiled. “Hey, I’m aware that you’re looking to open another restaurant in Sunset Village. Do you think you can manage it? How’s the prospecting going?” Daryl picks up the sandwich but