Broken Bonds

Arthur Discovers That Maria is Vera's Daughter (1x27)

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Arthur tells Vera that he cares about Maria, after realizing that she is mistreated by her stepmother. Vera disguises her tension when Arthur asks her what her reasons are for liking Maria so much. Vera approaches Arthur seductively and indicates that Maria was just an excuse to be with him, but Arthur doesn't believe it. Trindade de Sousa is saved by the arrival of Mercedes, who immediately asks Artur what he is doing with Vera. Arthur remembers being involved with Vera six years ago.