"Flávio"

It was as if Manu's glow had turned to darkness as soon as her phone started ringing. She trembled, her smile closed, and her eyes tensed, just as her body stiffened.

"Damn! It's my mom again," Manu said with a tone of apprehension and a touch of sadness.

"Honey, answer it. She won't stop calling, I'm sure of it."

"I'll answer it at the apartment." Manu sighed. "I'm not going to college. The professor who was supposed to teach today had to miss class and sent a message to the group lett