“I want to be part of this, Flávia,” I said firmly. “Let the games begin! And we all know the endgame is Manuela’s happiness.”

“You two… are crazy… insane.”

Aster stormed out, furious. Flávia looked at me.

“I need you to go to my house and get the collection of books I bought for Jimi. They’re in his room. Bring them and keep them in the room you rented at the hospital.”

“Why don’t you do it yourself?”

“I don’t want to show up for the Romanovas.”

“Why ...