Pai de Melissa -My daughter really thinks she can fool me. She really thinks I don't know that she's getting involved with Ricardo. I noticed right away from the looks they exchanged as soon as he arrived at the company, and Mel's behavior completely changed. I ordered an investigation and I was sure they are indeed involved with each other. But if Ricardo thinks he can deceive my daughter, he is completely mistaken. If he thinks I didn't check his background, he's very wrong.The guy has a fiancée in São Paulo and thinks he can come here and have fun with my daughter. I will have to take some measures about this. I waited to see how far this would go, and it's going too far. Two days ago, my detective informed me that he was in town and stayed at my daughter's apartment. This means their affair is ongoing.It wasn't exactly what I wanted to meddle in my daughter's life. She is already grown up and in control of her own decisions. But if I had intervened the first time, she wouldn't
Ricardo's Father-in-Law -This wedding has to happen no matter what. I'm broke! I lost everything at the gambling table. I've tried to stop several times, but each time I was drawn back to the games until I found myself in this situation.I haven't told anything to my family. They all think the pressure I'm putting on Ricardo is to restore my daughter's honor. Bullshit! It's not my problem that she opened her legs for him.She can deal with this child on her own. What I can't do is become poor. But my situation is tough. I'm heavily indebted, and I can't step into most of the gambling houses in São Paulo because I owe them money. I don't know how I'll be able to pay if this wedding doesn't happen. The plan is for my daughter to get married, and then I'll convince her to ask for a divorce, with a very attractive agreement for her. But since the poor girl is naive and only thinks about the luxurious life she leads, I would manage the money she would receive in the divorce and ask for en
After a long conversation with my father and thanking him for his courage in doing the right thing, yes, he made a mistake but admitted it, better late than never. I feel sad that he had to surrender to the police, especially at his age. However, for now, we are calm because it will take time for a case to be built and reach a trial.This gives us time to prepare a strong defense. Our lawyers are already working on it, and I admire my father greatly for his brave courage. He remains calm despite knowing that he may face a storm ahead. It's crazy how our lives have been turned upside down. Daddy is staying strong despite everything, and Mom is supporting him. Their marriage is what I aspire to have - love, complicity, and companionship.They are an example of a marriage to follow. That's what I want with Melissa. That's what I want for my life - unconditional love with a partner who stands by my side and accompanies me in every moment of my life.Dad told me that he gave an informal st
Ricardo's ex-fiancéeI knew he would accept it, with a little push from Daddy, it was unlikely he wouldn't accept. Either he gets married or Daddy goes to jail. My father had this ace up his sleeve all along and never revealed anything to anyone. He just played the wild card at the right time.Of course, he'll do anything for me, all I have to do is shed a few tears. He always falls for that, can't stand seeing me cry. The only thing I'm not satisfied with is that I have to get married just at the courthouse, without a party. Daddy said it would be better in case things get out of control, so it will be a simple ceremony, something I detest.I like expensive things, big parties, and precisely my wedding has to be a simple ceremony. I'm very disappointed about it. Something tells me there's something behind all this simplicity from my father. He's not the type of person to spare efforts to throw a grand party with the cream of São Paulo's society. That's why I believe Daddy is hiding s
Mother of the ex-fiancée:I can't understand what's going on in this house. My pregnant daughter is always in her own world with the wedding approaching, and my husband is acting nervous in every corner. I've tried talking to him, but he doesn't tell me anything. He and my daughter had a lot of conversations about this wedding because Ricardo didn't want to get married, and suddenly he changed his mind after my husband spoke to him.Something happened in that conversation because no one changes their mind just like that. I asked my daughter, but she didn't want to tell me anything. I can see that they're excluding me, but I know there's something strange going on in this story, and I will find out.I hope it's nothing wrong that these two are involved in because I care so much about my daughter, and I couldn't bear to see her falling apart out of nowhere. I've always fought to keep my family together. I devoted myself entirely to raising my daughter and taking care of my husband. I ne
Mel,My days have been so peaceful. Ricardo has been keeping me informed about everything that's happening over there. I don't know how it's going to be because he hasn't informed the bride's family yet that there won't be a wedding. After being blackmailed, I wouldn't say anything either. It would be an unpleasant surprise for them.This week, he's taking her to a consultation with the obstetrician. He wants to be well-informed about everything related to the baby. I admire him for not shying away from his responsibilities. That's what a man should do. But being forced into marriage is too much. However, I still believe there's more to it than just a simple wedding. I don't think it's solely for the honor of the bride. These threats are very strange.Maybe my father knows him, but if I ask anything, he'll become suspicious of my interest and want to know why I'm interested in this person. Then I'd have to explain everything. But I don't want to say anything yet, especially because we
Ricardo,Today is the day I'm going to the doctor with my ex-girlfriend to find out if everything is fine with the pregnancy. She assured me that she won't leave me out and that I'll be present in every moment, examination, and appointment. I won't give up on participating in any part of this pregnancy. Maybe she'll freak out when she finds out that there won't be a wedding and tries to keep me away from my child, but I won't allow that under any circumstances. I won't give up on my child.I arrived punctually at the doctor's office, and she hadn't arrived yet. I sat down and waited until she finally showed up. She was dressed nicely as always. Even though I don't love her, I still find her beautiful. She's a stunning woman who turns heads, and she looks gorgeous even while pregnant. She approached, and I stood up to greet her. She tried to kiss me as if nothing had changed between us, but I turned my face, and her kiss landed on my cheek.She stepped back with a slightly awkward smil
Melissa's Mother -Sometimes I worry a lot about my daughter. After she separated from her husband, she closed herself off from the world and from love. She only focuses on work and only goes out occasionally when Ane manages to drag her to a party. Sometimes, I think she doesn't allow herself to open up to new experiences out of pure fear of getting hurt again. Her ex-boyfriend caused so much harm to my daughter. Poor thing, she loved him, and he cheated on her. If he wanted to have fun, why didn't he end the marriage earlier? That way, she would have suffered less, because the betrayal hurt her deeply, not only her but also us.Her father kept the case hidden to prevent it from appearing in the press. People can be very malicious, and in this era of the internet, nothing stays hidden. Internet judges are the worst. There are only perfect people behind a screen, and Mel didn't need to be judged in such a difficult moment she went through.Today, my daughter is no longer the cheerful