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Chapter 793 The Patriarch of the Campos Family
Author: Anderson José
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In a house in the city of Vila Velha, Dora and Simeon park their car and go out to visit someone in the family. As they approach the gate, Simeon claps his hands.

"Dad, it's me! Surprise visit!"

Simeon claps and calls a few more times, but there's no response from inside. The door is closed and so are the windows.

Dora fans herself, "It's hot for your dad to keep everything closed."

"Did something happen?" Simeon worries.

Behind them, the noise of a taxi pulling up makes them turn their heads. To Simeon's surprise, who is about to disembark is his father, Carlos Campos.

Simeon strides over and helps Carlos out of the taxi, as his movements are limited. Carlos is fumbling with his wallet, trying to get the money to pay the taxi driver.

"Father! Let me help you."

"Son? What are you doing here?" Carlos asks surprised and not happy.

With more agility and speed, Simeon takes his wallet out of his pocket and pays the driver, "

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