Suzy burst into her family’s apartment in a panic, startling Jake, who was lounging on the couch watching TV. Shirtless and wearing lounge pants, her relaxed brother practically bounced when his beloved sister stormed in like a tornado.“SUZY! What happened — why all the drama in your life?!”“Jake...” Suzy wiped her tears away, only for more to take their place. “Felipe... he...”“I begged him not to do this!” Jake jumped up and wrapped Suzy in a tight hug.“I never wanted this to happen, NEVER!” Suzy sobbed uncontrollably, trembling.“Hey, calm down.” Jake led her to the couch and made her sit. “Let’s talk about this with logic and method.”“They never got over Luís.” Suzy took a deep breath, trying to settle herself. “They still think I’m in love with him.”“You can’t be in love with Luís.” Jake didn’t suggest it — he stated it as fact.“I know, but they don’t believe me. Luís helping me with the article for Maggiezine triggered all the jealousy Felipe had.”Jake winced. “What a me

A few days passed. Henrique had breakfast alone at the family’s apartment, deep in thought at the table, dressed in dress pants and a tank top. Bernardo appeared, noticing his son’s demeanor and becoming interested. “What happened, son?” Bernardo pulled out a chair and sat down. “I’ve been thinking about Suzy Cogo,” Henrique replied honestly. “Isn’t she a bit too old for you?” Bernardo laughed, pouring himself a cup of unsweetened milk coffee. “That’s not the kind of thinking I mean,” Henrique continued seriously. “She was acting strange the night she came here. She announced the breakup of my cousin Felipe’s relationship as if it was nothing.” “Maggie told me about it,” Bernardo said seriously as well. “It seemed like she was more worried about how she’d appear in the media than about expressing her feelings.” Henrique frowned. “Is your mother here?” Bernardo looked around both ways. “She’s already gone,” Henrique said sharply. “Dad, have you changed your mind about that nons