Doménica is grateful to Max for saving Nicolasa's life, which awakens in her a deep affection for his heroic act. Mercedes reprimands Doménica, saying that it was her fault that her son left home. Overcome with anger, she slaps Doménica when she discovers that Doménica was pleased with it. Prudencio, realizing he could have lost the love of his life, gathers the courage to propose to Nicolasa and end their love story. Kiara confesses to Doménica that Luis Fernando now lives in the social center and that she is willing to fight for her love, as she never stopped loving him.
