After an argument between Doménica and Luis Fernando about their origins, Pedro overhears the conversation and discovers the true blood tie that binds him to Luis Fernando. Pedro confronts Mercedes about a childhood marked by loneliness and deprivation, blaming her for decisions she justified as being for her own good. Pedro attacks Luis Fernando's family for the hardships he suffered in childhood, blaming Prudencio for keeping his identity a secret. Feeling betrayed by Doménica for hiding the truth about Pedro's origins, Luis Fernando decides to put aside his anger and give her a chance, knowing that his feelings are genuine.
