Dalila confronts Paloma and makes it clear that Renato belongs to her. Without mincing words, she demands that Paloma leave, as she will not tolerate another rival in her path. Porfirio announces to the family that Renato will be moving to the farm. Bárbara can't hide her excitement at seeing him as her protector, but Porfirio notices her enthusiasm and hints to Paloma that the closeness between them is becoming increasingly evident. After the accident, Bárbara begins to see Renato in a new light. Grateful and seductive, she runs to thank him, unaware that her mother, Paloma, is watching them from a distance. Paloma confesses to Renato that she has already met Dalila and expresses her concern. The tension between them increases until Porfirio catches them in the middle of an argument.
