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.

Alba decides to return to Villa Escarlata, but thanks to Sebastián's words, she comes to understand her true worth and that, despite her past, she does not deserve to live an eternal punishment by Leonel's side.