Clara and Jaime suffer a devastating blow when the baby they longed for is born dead. The terrible news ultimately shatters the marriage and Don Gustavo, who is burdened by the knowledge that the child’s death is his fault. While her husband makes a desperate decision, Doña Inés tries to carry on, fighting for the cannery and setting up a women’s school within the factory itself. In doing so, the matriarch sets a powerful example of resilience, helping Clara overcome her own grief and perhaps find a new chance at love.
