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Chapter 317 Vicente Has Insomnia
Author: Anderson José
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The next day at the beach house, Andreia was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for another workday.

She hummed softly to herself as she worked with the scent of freshly brewed coffee filling the air.

Vicente appeared in the doorway, deep circles under his eyes, moving slowly as if he were sleepwalking.

"Good morning, dear! Breakfast is ready," Andreia called out cheerfully, turning to her husband.

Her cheerful demeanor quickly turned to concern as she saw Vicente's sinister expression.

"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! What's wrong, dear? Not much sleep? I didn't notice you tossing and turning in bed last night," she asked frantically.

"Of course not, woman! You were sleeping like a log!" Vicente snapped back, his tone harsh and irritable.

Andreia pursed her lips and focused on the coffee maker, trying to keep her composure.

"And may I know the reason for your insomnia?" she asked, her voice tense.

Vicente suddenly coughed violently, sounding like a tuberculosis patient. The sound echoed thr
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