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2021-05-23 19:22:16The voice of Simeão Campos, Melissa's father, sounded firm and protective to Josias's ears. Probably Simeão is thinking that it is Fabrício who is bothering him again, and that is why he is on a warning signal to protect his little princess.
“Good night, this is Josias Rocha speaking.” Josias decides to speak immediately who he is to resolve any doubts, “Can I speak to Melissa?”
“Don't you feel that you're too old to speak to my daughter?”
Josias's voice was equally firm and serious, so Simeão thought he was talking to someone his age.
“No sir!” Josias starts to laugh, “I'm your daughter's age. She knows me.”
Simeão relaxes his shoulders and allows himself a light smile. This guy is different from the previous one; he has something good in him.
“Sorry, but you spoke in a tone... do you live in the slum here?”
“Yes, I live i
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