Summary

Chapter 19. Lizet gives Leidy the envelopes from their father when she gets home, confessing that she has seen him and not Omar. Ricky has given them each $50, but a note concealed inside Lizet's envelope reveals that he had intended to give her more, forgetting about Dante's existence. In the note, Lizet is able to see her father's unspoken pride in her, and feels sorry for Leidy, as all she received from him is money. Together, they play with Dante and make him laugh, not speaking of anything else that might have been in their thoughts.

Chapter 20. When they arrive at Zoila's house for Noche Buena, Zoila and Lourdes greet each other loudly, presenting a false level of closeness. Lizet and Leidy's cousin, Neyda, comes over to ask if she can hold Dante and to ask whether Omar will be coming. Lizet tells her...