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Chapter 697 Reuben
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Josias and Ernesto work quietly when the phone rings.

Josias was willing to answer it, but Ernesto gestures to stop him and answers himself, "Silva Constructions, Josias Rocha's office, good morning!"

Carmen responds, "Ernesto, call Josias, it's from the penthouse."

"Can't you tell it's Melissa calling?" Ernesto scoffs, but Carmen has already transferred the call.

Josias takes the hook for himself when he finds out it's Melissa, "Hello, baby?"

"Honey, I called an ambulance for Flávia. Reuben is going to be born!" she exclaims ecstatically.

"Ah, but what good news! You can rest assured that I—"

Melissa quickly cuts him off, "No way, young man! Just sit there and take care of your business. Romualdo can't complain about you. The ambulance is on its way, Elisa is here and I'm calling everyone."

Josias chuckles, "OK, but if I finish the chores, I'm going to the hospital. Did you call our health plan?"

"For sure,

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