A secret from Maria's past comes to light: it is revealed that she was once an opera singer. This revelation deeply upsets Carolina, who feels betrayed and confused. In turmoil, Carolina contemplates fleeing and returning to Naples to Saverio. It is Antonia who intervenes, convincing her sister to stay in Milan and continue their artistic journey. This discovery not only strains the relationship between mother and daughter, but also forces Maria to confront a past she had tried to forget.
