Angeles mother is inconsolable and withdraws into herself. She is unable to cope with the grief and the responsibility of raising her children alone. She becomes neglectful and distant, leaving Angeles and his siblings to fend for themselves.
Angeles, as the eldest child, feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. He tries to be strong and supportive for his mother and siblings, but he also harbors feelings of anger and resentment. He struggles with his own grief and the challenges of growing up without a father figure.
Angeles siblings are also deeply affected by their father's death. They feel lost and alone, and they struggle to understand why he had to leave them. The youngest child, a toddler named Isabel, is particularly vulnerable and becomes withdrawn and clingy.
The death of Angeles father not only shatters their family unit, but also plunges them into poverty and hardship. They lose their home and are forced to live in a small, cramped apartment. Angeles and his older sister, Elena, have to drop out of school to help support the family.
Throughout the story, Angeles and his family confront the challenges of grief, loss, and poverty. They learn to rely on each other and find strength in their shared experiences. Angeles emerges as a resilient and resourceful young man who does his best to hold his family together during this difficult time.