Chapter 28 Summary

Karen picks Antonia up at school and tells her that she can go home tomorrow. She goes on to tell Antonia how well her mother is doing and how proud she will be when she sees her. When the Abeytas find out the news, they take it hard. Michael also takes the news hard; he does not want to go home.

On Sunday Karen arrives to take the kids home. It is hard for Michael and Chuckie to say good bye, but as hard for Antonia. When they get home, their mother is already there. She comes out to meet them, Antonia thinks she looks fantastic. They decide to celebrate with the cake they baked for her. Before Karen leaves, Antonia asks her to find some counseling for Michael, since he seems to take the return home badly.

Chapter 28 Analysis

Antonia feels betrayed...