2023-06-06 20:00:30The next day, Daryl summoned the family to his apartment to talk. Isabel was invited to replace Melissa.
But Isabel notices the heavy and oppressive atmosphere in the apartment. She finds it difficult to breathe and mentally utters prayers for the Lord to bless whatever it is according to His will.
But God would not bless the plot that the Mountain family has been involved in since 1999. Daryl, sitting in the armchair, decides to start the conversation.
“Guys, yesterday, Gabriela Alves tried to demand compensation for being expelled from our midst.”
“What an outrage!” Bernardo exclaims, “Now she wants to turn against us!”
Francisco scratches the back of his head, “Why is this so-and-so causing problems for the family?”
Maggie clears her throat, “Uncle Francisco, we encouraged Gabriela to win over Josias when he was having problems between him and Kate.”
Isabel gets indignant,
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