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2024-10-29 19:42:56Simeon calmly responds to William, “Son, I think we better stay out of this intrigue.”
“Why?” William widens his eyes, “Do you want Melissa to go away?”
Simeon smiles confidently, “No, but she needs to follow her husband wherever he goes. I'm sure she would do the same with Josias.”
“She should as well be Josias's wife now.” William scoffs.
“Do you think that if Melissa wants to, the distance would be a hindrance?” Simeon asks.
William thinks for a few seconds, then smiles, “No. Josias and Melissa, if they are meant for each other, would find a way to get together even if Melissa moves to Johannesburg!”
“So, there we have our hope, son!” Simeon taps William's arm, “We need not scheme anything, nor stoop to the level of the Mountains. If it's God's will, Melissa and Josias will be together.”
“Well, I'm sure of one thing: if
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Building My Life Chapter 2135 Don't Bury Live People on the Beach
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