Amid financial problems and other pressures, María faces a challenging decision to get involved with a rich newcomer in order to help out her family.

María investigates Llanos' past, and struggles to bond with Nicolás; Don Ramón seeks Justa's help with a matter involving Manuel.

María proposes an unusual arrangement to Manuel to deal with his uncle; Justa tries to manipulate Don Ramón into expelling María from the farm.

After a macabre discovery, Manuel becomes the main suspect in a crime; María struggles to find evidence to prove her husband's innocence.

María returns to Almería due to a family emergency and has an unexpected reunion; the tensions between Manuel and Justa reach a breaking point.

Manuel's arrival forces María to choose: return with him or give José a chance; the Civil Guard interrogates Claudia over Don Ramón's accusations.