William is surprised by Flávia's desire to leave. "Flávia, dear... Why do you want to go? We were doing so well here..." "I need to, my love. I can't stand being away from him anymore. I spent long years without my son around when I snapped and was confined in the sanatorium." Flávia swallows hard. William scratches the back of his neck. "You were hospitalized in the sanatorium because you couldn't forget Uélton's tragic death." "Exactly. My son Reuben is the only thing I have left. Later, if he and Carol have children, I'll be there to help them." Flávia smiles faintly, thinking about the possibility. "The explanation is good, dear, but we have a problem." William becomes serious, "I can't leave with you. I have three pizzerias to take care of, and I'm planning to open a fourth. Pizzeria Campos is getting more successful every year, but I need to be around. Caio is at Rocha Constructions and needs me." Flávia nods. "So you understand what this means. It's time for us to part wa
At Rocha Mansion, Melissa, Dora, and Simeon react in shock to the news that Flávia intends to leave. "Will!" Dora hugs her son, "Poor thing, my son is going to be without a woman again!" "Again?" William laughs, then realizes what his mother meant, "He, he... Mom, I had completely forgotten about Stacy Moreira." "She's happily married to Igor Borges." Simeon replies with a heavy heart, "But you, son... How do you feel?" William shows no signs of sorrow or heartbreak. He sits on the living room sofa with a resigned look. "I don't even know what to say, guys. I'm sad, but it’s not like my life is going to end. Sure, if I were twenty years younger..." Melissa nods, understanding her younger brother’s feelings. "I know, Will. That romantic love you had in the past is over. And your relationship has reached a point where it can’t continue." "Yes, we don't have the courage to take the next step, which is marriage." William scratches the back of his neck. "That was always a barrier. I
Suzy, Jake, and Eugenio discuss Luís’s unusual proposal in their apartment. “Sis, I understand what that guy said, but if you want to sue someone, do it separately, okay?” Jake advises her while putting on his shoes in the living room. Eugenio nods. “Exactly. I think this is just another ploy to try to win you over.” “Could Luís really take advantage of something so serious just to flirt with me?” Suzy asks uncertainly, contemplating whether to accept the proposal or not. “If you want more information, talk to his lawyer.” Jake stands up, “Did he give you the business card?” “No, Luís just mentioned it,” Suzy replies, shaking her head. Eugenio scoffs, “Oh, then he wasn’t being serious. A matter like this should be handled with order and method. After all, we’re talking about João Paulo, our boss’s brother!” “Well, at the restaurant, he’s not my boss anymore; Felipe Mountain is.” Jake smiles, “The guy seems to have rejuvenated by five years! I’ve never seen him smile so much.”
Rocha Hotel, one of the VIP suites. David finds Suzy cleaning the dressers with a cloth dampened with cleaner. The cloth isn’t too dirty, showing the employee’s care in keeping cleaning products and tools in order. “Suzy, can I have a word with you?” “Yes, David. Above all, you are my boss.” David smiles gently. “Above all, we are friends. I need to ask you if the talk about suing Uncle João Paulo has reached your ears.” Suzy stops cleaning, looking at David with concern. “Yes, Luís has reached out to me with that irresistible proposal.” “There’s no such thing as ‘irresistible,’ especially not something as outrageous as this.” David frowns, “Suzy, usually I would tell you to make your own life decisions, but on this specific matter, I urge you not to get involved.” “Why should I stay out of it? Even if Luís has ulterior motives, the fact remains that your uncle called me one of the one-night girls of the ‘Spanish Stallion’.” Suzy retorts. “So why not try to talk to him persona
After the conversation with Jake, Felipe decides to show up at the Mountain Penthouse. Maggie is surprised by his visit. “Felipe, hello... Did you come to see your new cousin?” “Yes, if possible.” Felipe smiles peacefully. Just as Maggie thought, now is not the time to fight. Bernardo approaches him. “If you know where Carol’s old room was, that’s where the baby is. Of course, Maggie made sure the walls were painted blue.” “Of course.” Felipe nods and heads there. After Felipe walks into the hallway, Maggie lets out a sigh of relief. “Good thing Felipe came. Last time he left here ready to clash with his uncle.” “He never accepted Kelvin’s girlfriends.” Bernardo has a mental breakthrough. “Hey, I wonder if the twins...?” “Right, I still don’t know about Melissa and the twins! Let’s call her.” Maggie pulls her cell phone out of her dress pants. Next, Melissa picks up the call while at the ‘Love Spins the World’ studios. “No, Maggie, I didn’t take the twins to meet their new
Kelvin and Karen lay Antony in the polished hardwood crib that Kelvin specially ordered. “Look how he sleeps angelically, sweetheart...” Kelvin wraps his arm around Karen. “Shh, be careful calling him that so I don’t think of Angela,” Karen jokes, giggling. Felipe appears at the door. “May I come in?” Kelvin turns and is very happy with the visitor. “Felipe!” He lowers his voice, “Oops, Antony is sleeping.” “That’s his name, right? Nice.” Felipe approaches, seeing his cousin for the first time. “Thank you so much for coming, Felipe.” Karen opens the opportunity to be peaceful. “This means a lot to me.” “I thought it would be respectful towards him.” Felipe states, gazing at the baby with empathy. “We’re getting married, Felipe.” Kelvin takes this opportunity. “You are strongly invited.” “Thank you, I won’t miss it.” Felipe smiles lightly. Kelvin and Karen smile with satisfaction at Felipe’s readiness to keep the family united. Bernardo appears at the door and Kelvin approac
Melissa was still undecided about whether or not to take the children to meet Antony.Josias noticed her deep in thought during breakfast. “Dear, I promised to take care of you when we got married, remember?” “Yes, my dear.” Melissa lowers her hand from her face, breaking her meditative pose. “Then why don’t you tell me your problems so I can help you?” Josias smiles kindly. “You know that Kelvin’s son was born, right? Karen has already gone home, to Mountain Penthouse. According to Maggie, she redecorated Carol’s old room.” “Oh, she must have painted the walls blue.” Josias smiles, recalling Caroline’s old room. “What do you think, darling?” “Dear, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the twins are already teenagers. By the 2010s, they will reach adulthood. So it’s good for them to understand certain things that happen in the world.” “I just hope they don’t imitate those things and take them as examples not to follow.” Melissa sighs anxiously. Mary and Ignacio come in for brea
At Lafayette Mansion, Helen visits Rosemary and Nadia. The three women chat at the dining table. Rosemary chews on cream-filled donuts. “Helen, help yourself to those brioches, they’re wonderful.” “But those are your breakfast, Rose.” Helen feels shy. Nadia shakes her finger, picks the best-looking brioche with filling, and offers it to Helen. “No way, we’re not eating all of this. Help yourself.” “Thank you.” Helen gladly accepts and eats. Yes, the brioche is delicious, making Helen’s eyes glisten with delight. “So, does that mean your husband wants to lighten your load?” Rosemary turns to Nadia. “Yes, he said I’m handling everything alone and that I need more help.” Nadia smiles, amazed by her husband’s care for her. “I can hire more staff because the supermarket is doing well.” “So you’ll do that as soon as possible?” Helen asks with her mouth full. “I haven’t placed an ad in the classifieds yet.” Nadia glances at the entrance where Rodrigo has just left, “Because I feel he