The voices Josias had heard from the kitchen were Pamela and Fabrício. He had never heard Fabrício's voice before, but he deduced that it was him because of the different male voice and the fact that he thanked her.

Fabrício had managed to have this intimacy with the Campos family so soon. If he is having lunch with his family, it is because Simeão Campos allowed it.

And if they are talking about marriage, it is because Fabrício intends or has already asked permission from Simeão to date Melissa.

Disappointment hit Josias in the face; he felt the heaviness in his heart and a lump in his throat.

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