Manuela, a photographer living in isolation, meets young Alba, who lives a life devoid of her parents' love. Concerned about her, Manuela takes Alba. However, Alba's mother Yolanda panics.

Manuela and Alba, now known as Paloma, have to come to terms with Manuela's flawed past as they seek her family's help; the town criticises Yolanda and Lucho when the truth about Alba's abuse comes to light.

Fabio discovers a link between Alba and Manuela and summons Manuela to court to testify; when Yolanda and Lucho are arrested, they deny abusing Alba.