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2024-10-29 19:42:56SLAP!
A slap on Gabriela’s part is delivered with pleasure in the face of Vernon, her ‘father-in-law’.
“You imbecile!” Gabriela yells, “What is this? Harassment at work? How dare you ask such a question about me?”
Vernon just massages his sore cheek, looking at Gabriela with coldness and contempt, “If you weren’t an unstable woman, I wouldn’t have asked that kind of question. You always targeted Josias but ended up with João Paulo. Why?”
Gabriela gestures furiously, “I already explained to you: a woman simply CANNOT help being loved by João Paulo, he is too hot to let him get away!”
“But you are letting your daughter slip away!” Vernon yells, “Why doesn’t she still call you ‘Mommy’?”
“Are you a child psychologist?” Gabriela asks dismissively, “Anyway, don’t worry about it. One day, she&
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Building My Life Chapter 2223 How Did She Get the Job?
At Rocha Constructions, Francisco almost has a heart attack when Tiago announces that the holes are ready in the sand on the beach. Who would be the unlucky ones?Josias equally widens his eyes, “TIAGO! What kind of bad joke is this? Graves for what?”“To whom would be the right question.” Tiago remains servile and patient, “Gossip spread like dry straw in a fire.”Francisco kneels meekly, “Mr. Bento, I take full responsibility for the confusion. My nephews still have a lot to learn, and their Mom hasn’t helped.”Tiago regards Francisco with indifference, “Indeed, Mr. Mountain, your sister-in-law was a pest who nearly ruined her own daughter’s marriage. No wonder Daryl and Kelvin are equally clumsy. Maggie was adopted?”Francisco continues with his head down and kneeling, making Josias feel like a Japanese Emperor.“Francisco, get up. No one will be buried alive in
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Building My Life Chapter 2225 Sudden Crib Death
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Building My Life Chapter 2226 What about the Party?
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Building My Life Chapter 2227 Come If You Want
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Building My Life Chapter 2229 Introduction to the Boss
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