While attempting to adopt Alba, Manuela realises her wallet was stolen; the police investigate Alba's disappearance and question Yolanda as to why the young girl was outside alone at night.

Manuela and Alba, now known as Paloma, have to come to terms with Manuela's flawed past as they seek her family's help; the town criticises Yolanda and Lucho when the truth about Alba's abuse comes to light.

Yolanda is left with no other choice but to accept Alba's decision; Manuela, Paloma, Rocío and Fabio devise a strategy to break free from the police and Héctor.