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Chapter 2601 The Year Has Already Begun with a Pregnancy
Author: Anderson José
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2006

“Five, four, three, two, one... HAPPY NEW YEAR!”

Fireworks began to explode on the night horizon.

Countless citizens of Lagoon City showed up at Sunset Village to celebrate the New Year.

Josias and Melissa inaugurated the yacht toasting with glasses of champagne.

“That’s cool, honey.” Josias comments, “I never imagined I could enjoy life like this. And Everaldo said that there are still more things for me to achieve! What will it be?”

“Well, I don’t need anything else.” Melissa comments with a smile, “I have a husband that I love, I have children that I care about, my parents are still alive, and it looks like I’ll have grandchildren next year.”

“Yes, our family is growing.” Josias states pleasantly, sipping champagne, “And as for material goods, we’re well served.”

“I agree. Mansion, yacht, luxury cars, a company that never stops growing... employees who are our faithful and loyal friends, and a fancy restaurant.”

“Well then, let’s celebrate what we already have and thank God fo
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