Summary

Chapter 15. Lourdes collects Lizet from the airport and on the drive home asks her a lot of questions, none of which are about school. Lizet reflects on her impression of her mother in the airport and does not like the way she viewed her, or the fact that she does not want to be like her. She wonders what her mother had seen when she saw her coming off the plane and told her she looked "smart". When they arrive home, Leidy welcomes Lizet, who notices the difference between her mother's and her sister's greetings, and knows that something is wrong with her mother. This is made even more apparent when, after giving Lizet a welcome home gift, Lourdes goes to her room before Lizet even has a chance to thank her.

Chapter 16. Ricky phones Lizet, but as Lourdes is nearby their conversation...