Days passed. The slap that Caroline received from Sofia healed, but the emotional wound continued to feel fresh in her mind and heart.She can't concentrate on her college entrance exam books and turns up the volume on her MP4 player. Shakira's song "Did It Again" seems to make her deaf.Dora entered her room. "My granddaughter, the music is echoing throughout the whole mansion!"Caroline rolls her eyes and lowers the sound. "Why do you like to exaggerate the truth?""Because it makes you realize faster." Dora approaches the desk, "Why are you like this?""Did you know that Sofia Vasquez slapped me?" Caroline vents with wrath in her eyes.Dora is frozen for a few seconds, realizing something else."Why did you call your sister-in-law by her maiden name?""GRANDMA!" Caroline stands abruptly, "You're not taking me seriously!""Don't be unfair, girl. You need to understand that Sofia is pregnant and her hormones are not in harmony. I'm sure she will come here today to apologize to you."
At Rocha Mansion, Melissa doesn't want the living room to turn into a battlefield."Are you here to complain about what's going on?""Yes, Melissa." Sofia asserts confidently and decisively, "I believe it's time to put an end to this talk once and for all, don't you think? Or do you also believe I came here to steal money from you?"Melissa swallows nervously. "I must admit that initially, I had my suspicions too.""Before or after Caroline opened her mouth?"The door opened and Caroline entered with Dora."No need to talk behind my back anymore. I'm here." Caroline announced pompously and arrogantly."Daughter, what's going on here?" Melissa frowned as she stood up.Caroline glanced sideways at Sofia, barely acknowledging her sister-in-law's presence. She addressed her mother."Sofia told you she slapped me in public at Café Montanha?""WHAT?" Melissa exploded, glaring fiercely at Sofia, "The pregnant woman has the strength to hit MY DAUGHTER?""Don't use my pregnancy as an excuse to
Tension reigns with abandon in the living room of Rocha Mansion.Melissa tries to organize things, "Listen you two: didn't we have a truce between you two? It's been a while since I heard any of this. Carol, you chose the worst time to argue with Sofia. She's pregnant with your brother's firstborn!""Mom...""Can you imagine what Alan would do if he found out?" Melissa continues with maternal authority, "I won't allow you to do anything to harm my first grandchild. I believe that, when you get pregnant by Reuben, you'll want everyone to treat you with care.""And since we know Reuben, that won't take long." Dora sneers.Sofia smiles in disdain at Caroline, mentally calling her a b*tch.Melissa turns to Sofia, "And what about you, Sofia? You should be at home resting. Did Dr. Silvana authorize you to be wandering around the city, slapping people, and getting stressed?""No, Melissa. I had just come from a meeting with my husband and Josias after he informed me of the situation and dema
Sofia returns to the Vasquez mansion.To her surprise, she finds Daniela waiting for her in the living room.Engrácia introduces the visitor. "Mrs. Rocha, this young lady is waiting for you."Daniela stands up. "Hello, Mrs. Rocha. I'm Daniela Lombardi, Pete Reis's girlfriend.""Pleasure to meet you. Please, have a seat, let's talk.""Your cousin was waiting for you, but he had to go to work." Daniela sat back down.Sofia sits comfortably. In front of her is a tray with tea cups."I'll talk to him later.""Here's a little gift." Daniela extends the package.Sofia smiles pleasantly, "Oh, thank you! How can I help you, Miss Lombardi?""Please, call me Daniela because I feel like we'll be friends. We have a common goal: dealing with Caroline Rocha."Sofia takes the package, rolling her eyes."Ugh, give me patience... I slapped that bully a few days ago at Café Montanha. My parents need to borrow money and asked my husband. Caroline thinks we want to default or spend the money on other fri
Rocha Mansion. In Josias' office, another sunny morning in Sunset Village unfolds. Josias sits at his computer, engrossed in online news."I hope the construction of the mall won't suffer due to the current economy..." he murmurs, his brow furrowing in concern.Melissa enters the room with her face beaming with excitement as she approaches her husband."Hi, honey! I have excellent news," she announces cheerfully.Josias chuckles at her enthusiasm. "You could have told me yesterday," he teases lightly."I didn't have anything definite yet. Do you know about Maggie? She'll find something for Caroline so she won't have idle time," Melissa replies jovially.Pausing from his task, Josias regards his wife with curiosity. "I didn't know Carol was so desperate," he remarks, surprised."She's not; we are," Melissa corrects him with a hint of urgency in her voice."Does this have something to do with the fight between her and Sofia that was reignited?" Josias inquires, sensing underlying tensio
In the bustling kitchen of the Rock Hotel, David strides up to Benjamin, who is meticulously arranging ingredients on the counter."Hey buddy, can I talk to you?" David asks with a grin.Benjamin turns, returning the smile. "Sure thing, what's on your mind?""I managed to get my mom to break up with the problematic boyfriend!" David beams with excitement.Sybil, who was busy slicing carrots nearby, drops her knife in surprise.Benjamin glances at her concernedly. "Everything okay, darling?"Sybil quickly recovers, attempting to disguise her reaction. "I'm fine. Not having a stroke..."David, unconvinced by Sybil's response, purses his lips. "I hope she's not listening to our conversation."Benjamin shrugs nonchalantly. "Why worry? She's my girlfriend; we shouldn't keep secrets from her.""But does she really understand my reasons for intervening so my mom won't date Kelvin Mountain?" David asks, his enthusiasm tinged with uncertainty."Are you still hoping your mom will get back toget
In Maggie's office at Marçal Publishing, Maggie and Caroline find themselves alone. The atmosphere was full of anticipation."Well, Aunt Maggie... What am I going to do?" Caroline's voice carries a mix of anxiety and determination."I'm glad to see your determination," Maggie responds gentlyCaroline chuckles nervously. "I just want to avoid a bigger punishment."Maggie's expression shifts, her laughter fading. "Can you explain to me, dear?""I have been a bad girl," Caroline admits, her tone heavy with guilt.Maggie sighs softly. "Ah, that thing with Sofia. My dear niece, if you allow me to give my opinion, I think your sister-in-law overreacted. Yes, you weren't discreet in saying that the Vasquez family only wants your money. But that had been buried long ago. It was Sofia who falsely accused you when your father set the condition."Caroline's anxiety grows. "Do you think Alan needs to be part of Vaztrans?"Maggie nods thoughtfully. "I do. In the future, Vaztrans could become a sub
At Angela's apartment, she has her mind reeling from the bombshell that had just been dropped on her. Turning to Kelvin, she was speechless at the revelation."I can't believe it! Karen is pregnant and you're the father!" Angela exclaimed, her voice full of disbelief."And I can't believe you didn't tell her, Kelvin!" Karen chimed in, her voice accusing him too.Kelvin, seeing himself wrongly accused, raised his voice in frustration. "Hey! On what planet would I say something like that TO MY GIRLFRIEND, dammit?"Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Angela lashed out and slapped Kelvin with hurt and anger in her eyes."Is this what I get for falling in love with you, for opening the door of my apartment to turn it into our love nest, right?" she cried out, her voice trembling with emotion.Kelvin massaged his sore cheek, "Darling, let me explain—""And what about you, 'friend', how could you?" Angela turned her wrath towards Karen, her voice sharp with accusation.Karen, with a g