Alfredo makes Maria Elena believe that he accepts her pregnancy, but plans to leave her and go away. Rafael allows Mama Dolores to continue working for his family. Alfredo manages to escape from the collectors and goes to the United States.

Rafael asks Alejandro to perform an abortion on María Elena and plans to kill her baby's father. Clemencia seeks out María Elena to offer her support. Clemencia also approaches Aldo to ask about María Elena's pregnancy.