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2022-01-09 19:42:04Harold is incensed when Josias reveals to him (wordlessly) that Vernon was boycotting Isabel's story.
The two men were about to continue cursing, but Isabel returned quite serenely with a cup of latte for Josias.
Josias automatically smooths out his facial expression and smiles like a well-behaved boy at Isabel, "Thank you so much."
Isabel sits up, "Has Melissa been enjoying my story?"
Harold is taking a sip, but he spits it out in fright.
Isabel is startled by her husband, "What's up, man?"
Josias quickly explains, "Ehr... Isabel, we were talking about this. I visited my stepfather and found many letters from readers praising your story. He said they will soon appear in the next readers' section."
Isabel's eyes light up, "Oh good! Mr. Queiroz said my story's reception was average. Maybe now it's raising the rankings."
Josias and Harold look at each other mysteriously. Isabel is so happy she doesn't even notice.
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