Luis Fernando questions Max about his reasons for seeking out Doménica, certain that love was the last thing on his mind. Tired of seeing Silvi, Nieves, and Adelaida arguing because of him, Pedro looks for work with Doménica, willing to do anything for food and shelter. Nicolasa seeks out Luis Fernando to make him understand that Doménica no longer feels anything for Max, as he is the only one who owns her heart. Afraid of being discovered, Max visits Mercedes, ready to return everything he stole from her in exchange for her silence.