53 pages 1 hour read

Min Jin Lee

Free Food for Millionaires

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Part 3, Chapters 1-7Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 3: “Grace”

Part 3, Chapter 1 Summary: “Object”

In May, Ella and her baby, Irene, move back into the house that they had shared with Ted. Ella begins divorce proceedings and is surprised when Ted requests joint custody of Irene. After learning of his request, Ella is distraught at work, and David notices her distress. Spontaneously, David confesses that he is in love with Ella: He wants to break off his engagement and be with her instead. Ella is overwhelmed, even though she shares David’s feelings.

Meanwhile, Ted and Delia discuss their future. Delia tries to discourage Ted from trying to obtain both joint custody and the house he shared with Ella, but Ted is insistent.

Part 3, Chapter 2 Summary: “Steam”

Tina, who became pregnant almost immediately after her wedding, has now given birth to a son named Timothy. Tina and Casey’s father flies to California to visit his new grandson; while he is away, Leah accompanies Dr. Shim (Ella’s father) on a visit to Charles Hong’s home in Brooklyn. Charles has fallen ill, and since he lives alone, some of the parishioners have been visiting him to help. Immediately on arriving, Leah begins to clean and tidy the house. Dr. Shim helps her, but eventually he is called to the hospital; even after he leaves, Leah continues to work.

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