Maddie checks her emails expecting a job interview offer but only receives a noncommittal response from HR at CGT.
Maddie's mother enters her room uninvited, brushing off Maddie's comment about ownership of the house.
Maddie's mum reminds her not to overexert herself caring for her father, highlighting the presence of a professional carer.
While doing laundry together, Maddie's mum makes pointed remarks about Maddie's age, single status, and lack of a boyfriend, suggesting that time is running out for her to have children.
Her mother questions whether Maddie has thought about marriage and procreation, emphasizing cultural and racial considerations in choosing a partner.
Maddie's mother shares her views on motherhood, implying that handling babies comes naturally to women and that men require help.
The conversation shifts toward Maddie's lack of a romantic relationship, and her mother advises looking for a partner in church and prioritizes finding a God-fearing and financially stable man.
Maddie reflects on how her parents' marriage has influenced her views on relationships, noting her father's shortcomings and the misalignment between her parents.
Her mother continues to press Maddie about her future, discussing mother-daughter relationships and the importance of Maddie visiting Ghana.
Maddie expresses feeling out of place in Ghana and her reluctance to return, citing cultural and language barriers.
Her mother reassures Maddie that her father would want her to live her life fully and not be held back by their situation.
The chapter ends with Maddie lying in bed, contemplating how to respond to a text from Ben.