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Chapter 387 Patricia's Purpose
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Vicente and Nathan thought they had heard wrong.

"Um... Please, repeat, Dr. Almeida," Vicente asked, stunned, "Did you say they are going to transfer my wife to the obstetrics ward? Does that mean she is pregnant?"

"Exactly, Mr. Gouveia! I know it seems a little late, but congratulations! You will be a father for the second time!" Dr. Almeida tried to be as upbeat as possible.

But Vicente and Nathan felt like they were in a horror movie!

How could this happen? Was Andreia cheating on Vicente?

Suddenly, Vicente remembered how his love life and marital intimacy with Andreia had improved by 110% since they made up and canceled the divorce.

Even Nathan could attest to the times he had heard moans and teeth grinding coming from his parents' room at four in the morning.

"Excuse me, I better attend to other patients. You can wait for more information in the lounge." Dr. Almeida left, thinking this kind of reaction was normal. She had witnessed it several times before.

Nathan turned to his fa
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