2021-10-02 18:14:03Simeon returns home after a strenuous day of work. He takes a day off, just for the exquisite lunch at Crystal Blue, almost ruined by Uélton's undisciplined tongue.
He sits down in the armchair and throws off his boots. Dora approaches wearing her apron.
"Oh honey, we're going to have to wash these socks, huh?" She grimaces when she feels the foot odor.
"Is there a good song for us to listen to?"
"This year is full of good songs. I'm going to Downtown one of these days and buy the soundtrack of one of the soap operas."
When Dora turns on the radio, they hear "Duel" by Propaganda.
"Today I had lunch at Crystal Blue. Can you find the recipe for lizard in Madeira sauce?"
Dora sits on the sofa, interested in the plate. "Um... isn't it a secret recipe, owned by the Bento family?"
"No, Stacy said the recipe is in the public domain."
Dora doubles her interest in the conversation at the mention of Stacy, "Um, you find her
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Chapter 3229 Despair at the General Hospital
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