Jovita falls for Atocha's deception and tries to run away with Gus. Seeing Leonel's reaction, Alba decides to escape from her terrible marriage, unaware that she may be facing an even worse fate.

Leonel decides to make the entire town his accomplice in finding Alba, imposing punishments and taxes until his wife reappears.

Torn between duty and desire, Alba longs to return, but Sebastián reminds her that her life cannot be only sacrifice.