María proposes an unusual arrangement to Manuel to deal with his uncle. Justa tries to manipulate Don Ramón into expelling María from the farm.

María returns to Almería due to a family emergency and has an unexpected reunion. The tensions between Manuel and Justa reach a breaking point.

Justa sows doubt in José about the paternity of María's baby. Don Ramón learns a dark secret as he grapples with serious health issues.

Obsessed with María, José makes one last move to bring Manuel to his knees. Inés finds out about the affair between Custodio and Guillermo.