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Chapter 3129 Caio, Interim CEO
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Erasmo and Sofia were having breakfast in the dining room of the Vasquez Mansion. Their expressions were far from cheerful.

“Dad, when will we have our family united and happy again?” Sofia asked as she sipped a cup of unsweetened coffee. The bitterness of the coffee symbolized what Sofia felt.

Erasmo sighed as he cut the pancake with his knife. “I don’t know, sweetheart. I’m very worried about your mother and your husband in Paris, along with João Paulo the Troublemaker.”

“They’re not going to cause any problems at Vernon Queiroz’s funeral. Not my husband.” Sofia shook her head.

“I trust your husband’s discretion too.” Erasmo smiled faintly.

Erasmo’s phone rang, and he answered it. “This is Matthew Hogan! Hello?”

On the other end, Matthew spoke from the hallway of General Hospital. “Mr. Vasquez? Your wife is showing signs that she will wake up any moment now.”

Erasmo stood up abruptly, dropping the knife on the floor.

“Dad, what happened?” Sofia was genuinely startled.

“Your mother i
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