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2024-10-29 19:42:56Back from Victoria, Melissa crosses the living room as if she's just come from a funeral. The children follow her without understanding.
"Mommy, who was that crazy girl screaming at Daddy?" Alan asks.
Melissa feels a lump in her throat, "We'll explain later, son."
"Mommy, where's Daddy?" Caroline asks looking around.
Ernesto takes her by the lap, "He stayed to solve some problems, princess. Let's rest in his room, the trip was long."
Lilian promptly appears from the right hallway.
"Lilian, unpack the kids’ baggage. I'm going to lie down in my suite."
"Yes, ma'am." Lillian nods obediently.
Melissa withdraws with her hand on her forehead. The kids go back.
Evandro turns on the radio and the song "Crazy in Love", by Kenny Rogers, sets the penthouse.
"Honey, it's on every radio station and tomorrow it'll be on every newspaper," Lilian whispers to her husband.
"Don't worry, honey, everything will work out.
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At Café Montanha, Daryl walks in for a coffee and finds Rodrigo at the counter while Neilton serves the others. “Hey, are we back to the old tradition?” “Don’t be a clown, man.” Rodrigo laughs. “Yes, Thierry is at the supermarket, as we agreed.” “Hi, Neil. Can you make me a cappuccino while I enjoy a natural sandwich?” Daryl places his order. “Sure thing, Mr. Mountain.” Neilton heads to the back. Daryl sits on the stool. “So, how do you feel after getting back to your element?” “I don’t regret at all helping my dear wife at the supermarket, Daryl,” Rodrigo admitted while preparing the natural sandwich. “I’m not talking about regrets.” Daryl joked. “But it’s undeniable that after Uncle Francisco’s passing, you prefer to stay here, carrying on the legacy he left.” “Just like Crystal Blue.” Rodrigo smiled. “Hey, I’m aware that you’re looking to open another restaurant in Sunset Village. Do you think you can manage it? How’s the prospecting going?” Daryl picks up the sandwich but
