The protagonist who changes her name after fleeing Mexico. As a teenager, she accidentally causes a fire that kills her mother and her mother's lover. Years later, she lives in Oregon with suicidal tendencies until her daughter Maria and Santiago's friend Carlos force a confrontation, leading to reconciliation and hope.
The protagonist's internal struggle between her traumatic past identity and present existence.
Close confidante who provides emotional and logistical support in Oregon.
Biological father of the protagonist, also a victim of the trailer fire.
Biological mother of the protagonist, whose death is indirectly caused by her daughter.
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