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.

Obsessed with María, José makes one last move to bring Manuel to his knees. Inés finds out about the affair between Custodio and Guillermo.