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Chapter 25 A Action of Gentleness
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Uélton puts both hands on Josias's wrist, wanting to get away from him. Josias still presses his friend's body against the wall without plastering it, with a force he thought he didn't have.

“Let go of me, man, this wall is scratching my back,” Uélton asks.

“Answer my question, man.” Josias is tough and domineering.

“No, I didn't want to make you look bad.” Uélton is practically whining, “I spoke without thinking. If Pamela was making a conspiracy to get you away from Melissa, I'm not part of this. Let me go, man; I thought we were friends.”

Josias lets go of Uélton's shoulder and he relieves himself. He was already thinking he was going to get punched by Josias.

“Thanks, buddy. And I'm sorry for the fail.”

Romualdo appears after listening to the last lines. “Guys, good morning. Is everything okay here?”

“It's okay, Seu Romualdo.&

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