2022-03-14 18:30:46Back at Rocha penthouse, the radio is now playing "(Everything I Do) I Do it for You" by Bryan Adams, the most played song at the moment. Melissa has memorized the lyrics so many times she's listened to them.
Dora suggests, "Um… you and Josias could watch the movie. I went with your dad, but he didn't like one scene."
"Please don't give me spoilers." Melissa holds up her hand and giggles, "Anyway, lunch was divine and romantic, Mom. If Josias is like this every time he goes away, then I accept what you said earlier."
Dora laughs more.
The phone rings and she answers, "Hello?"
On the other side is Josias in his office, "Hello, mother-in-law. Can I speak to your daughter?"
"My husband has allowed you since 1980." Dora passes the mouthpiece to Melissa.
"Yes, dear? More declarations of love?"
"This time it isn't." Josias chuckles, "I need you to do me a favor tomorrow. Go with Isabel Freire to Marçal Publishing House
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Building My Life Chapter 1118 Preparing the Counterattack
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Building My Life Chapter 1119 We Came to Terminate the Contract
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Building My Life Chapter 1120 Image Misuse
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Building My Life Chapter 1121 Editorial Changes
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Building My Life Chapter 1122 Manuscript Delivered
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Building My Life Chapter 1123 We Shouldn't Meddle
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Chapter 3229 Despair at the General Hospital
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