Vanessa cannot confess to Carlos Alberto that she truly loves him because she feels obligated to marry Eduardo out of compassion. Carlos Alberto's health deteriorates because of Vanessa's silence.

Carlos Alberto cannot accept that Vanessa is marrying Eduardo at the cost of her own happiness. Eduardo and Vanessa's wedding takes place at the same time that Carlos Alberto undergoes surgery to heal his injuries.

Vanessa marries Eduardo. Carlos Alberto suffers when he learns that Vanessa has married Eduardo. Norma fears that Eduardo will not be happy with Vanessa.