Upon discovering that Luis Fernando is working the land without her consent, Doménica confronts him, interpreting this once again as a betrayal. Roque prevents the tragedy that Genaro had planned for Luis Fernando, but in doing so, puts his own life at risk. Mercedes is booed by the townspeople, who are convinced that her family and Doménica's are the cause of all the problems. Mercedes feels deeply betrayed by her son, Luis Fernando, when he confesses that he intends to pay rent for the use of the land she still considers hers, making it clear that he wants no agreement with her.
