Manuel faces financial and work pressures that have plunged him into a creative crisis. Amid this chaos, a sudden change in his domestic life forces him to confront a painful reality that will change his life forever.

Manuel is devastated by Celsa's passing and intends to replace the deceased Celsa with a young Paraguayan woman who, in principle, refuses to work for him. Manuel's fear of dying alone grows.

Antonia becomes increasingly established in her role. Manuel begins to see an undeniable improvement in her performance as his new employee. Manuel's close relationship with Antonia generates a certain amount of friction within his social circle.

Manuel no longer knows how to delay his commitment to his publisher. His financial problems are worsening, forcing him to confront his own issues and become a better person.

Manuel completes his book and successfully arranges the help of a well-known journalist from New York for its launch.