Epilogue

Summary

• The narrator begins by reflecting on how her grandmother's view that truth is subjective has proven to be a comforting and accurate understanding of their own experiences.
• The narrator has embraced a more nuanced perspective of the world, rejecting the simplicity of black-and-white thinking.
• Detailed is the narrator's testimony in court, how they presented a version of the truth shaped by their perceptions and influenced by what they consciously or unconsciously overlooked.
• The concept of justice is portrayed as subjective, and the narrator wonders if the world would be better if people took more personal responsibility for ensuring justice.
• The narrator is hesitant about sharing these thoughts openly, feeling their opinion may be dismissed due to their status as just a maid.
• During the testimony, the narrator recounts discovering Mr. Black dead, checking for a pulse, and then noticing another person in the room, which led to them fainting.
• Awaking to a stranger who offers assistance and a piece of chocolate, the narrator gradually realizes this woman is Mrs. Black, the first wife of the deceased.
• Mrs. Black shares her view that her ex-husband destroyed his own life through his actions and affected his children negatively.
• Through their conversation, the narrator and Mrs. Black find common ground in their perceptions of an unjust world.
• Mrs. Black suggests they can "balance the scales" by pretending this meeting never happened, allowing her to invisibly exit the situation.
• The narrator considers her grandmother's ideas about mercy as they agree to cover up Mrs. Black's presence at the scene of Mr. Black's death.
• Once Mrs. Black departs, the narrator cleans the suite and disposes of evidence, contacting reception again to report the death as if nothing unusual had occurred.
• Reflecting on her new life with Juan Manuel, the narrator feels a sense of peace and empowerment, appreciating the lessons learned from her grandmother.
• The concluding sentiments emphasize personal growth, the inscrutability of people, life's ability to resolve itself, and hope for the future.