Chapter 30

Summary

• Nisha is emotionally distressed about being away from her son Ray, who is feeling lonely and disillusioned.
• Ray is struggling with a lack of support from his father and is waiting for Nisha to visit him.
• Nisha is smoking early in the morning on a balcony, reflecting on her troubles and her plot to retrieve her shoes.
• Jasmine, a co-conspirator in the plan to retrieve Nisha's shoes, comforts Nisha and hands her a coffee.
• Jasmine risks her job to help Nisha and insists on assisting despite the possible consequences.
• Nisha doubts whether Carl, the father of her son, will keep his promise regarding the settlement after she hands over the shoes.
• Nisha and Jasmine worry about executing their plan, particularly the potential challenges after securing the shoes from Liz Frobisher.
• Sam walks her dog while pondering over the day ahead and her personal problems, reflecting on her unlikely participation in the plan with Nisha.
• Sam's life feels unhinged, and she aims to recover Nisha's shoes as an act of responsibility and closure.
• At home, Sam discovers her husband Phil is up early and they experience an uncomfortable and strained interaction.
• Sam receives a concerning call from her coworker about a mysterious Israeli man asking questions about her at her former workplace.
• Jasmine manages to temporarily take over the hotel reception to facilitate the shoe retrieval plan while Nisha and Sam wait nearby.
• Sam, despite feeling out of place, engages with the Frobishers to divert them to their hotel room as part of the plan.
• Liz Frobisher is disappointed with their complimentary hotel room and clarifies her demands for additional perks.
• Nisha struggles to maintain her composure upon seeing her shoes worn by Liz but proceeds with the fake photo shoot to deceive the Frobishers.
• Sam, Nisha, and Jasmine unsuccessfully try to convince Liz Frobisher to wear different shoes to avoid risk while walking outside.
• The women leave the room with the plan unresolved, Liz intent on wearing the coveted shoes out despite the weather.
• Nisha faces the frustration of Liz deciding to wear the "lucky shoes," complicating the retrieval plan.
• Nisha feels defeated by the weather not cooperating and Liz's decision while she waits for Juliana's response to her text message.