A family argument explodes when the father announces he is leaving. Xamira is warned not to be deceived by a man seeking divorce; Stella asks, “Dad, are you really leaving?” Relatives gloat over Mr. Quelch and say Sunnie could be a son‑in‑law. Someone accuses Stella of causing Mr. Quelch’s dog’s death and wishes she had died. The conflict escalates into humiliation: they claim Stella must take nothing, say her clothes belong to the family, and demand she kneel and apologize. She refuses — “Sorry to disappoint you” — then, under pressure, agrees to take her clothes off, leaving her fate unresolved.