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Chapter 1277 The Divorce
Author: Anderson José
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Days after the celebration, Melissa and Josias began to suffer again. The time has come to go through the painful divorce process.

At the Family Court, Josias and Melissa are in the conciliatory hearing, willing to resolve the situation as soon as possible. Both greet each other cordially, without anger or rancor.

The same judge who defended the case of William and Caio vs. Pamela and Beto now feels sad and at the same time privileged to serve the illustrious Rocha couple.

“Mr. and Mrs. Rocha, it is a pleasure to serve the couple; and at the same time, I’m sad to have to dissolve such a beautiful union. I can only hope that both parties are properly aware of the decision they have made.”

“Certainly, Your Honor,” Igor responds on Josias's behalf.

Melissa's attorney nods. Her client stands still, just listening serenely.

“Then let's start deliberating.” The judge declares the meeting started.

“Your Honor, my client states that she had entered into a prior agreement with Mr. Rocha regard
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