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2024-10-29 19:42:56Simeon leads Melissa to the couch and takes advantage of the fact that there is no one else around.
“Daughter, I didn't want to bother you because you were very distressed. It was that Angela, wanting to talk to us.”
Melissa furrows her eyebrows as much as she can. What is this minx wanting now?
“How dare she contact us, in the situation we are in?”
“She must surely know about the accident...” Simeon clears his throat, “And on the off chance that Josias might have died...”
“She wants to get alimony to raise the child anyway.” Melissa completes rolling her eyes.
“So, was my brother-in-law on the phone?”
“Yes. Dad...” Melissa has teary eyes, “Lilian and Ernesto confirmed that the shirt they found belonged to Josias. Someone found it by the river, which means...”
Melissa doesn't dare to continue. Simeon hugs her.
“Oh daught
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