Abel’s father’s second visit to La Promesa drives the doctor crazy, who gives him money and demands not to be seen again. This situation arouses Manuel’s suspicions: What is going on between his friend and his father? Salvador wants to tell María Fernández the truth (the marquis opposes his reinstatement), but they persuade him to wait a while because Catalina still has hope of changing her stepmother’s mind.
Catalina eventually makes amends with Pelayo and they give their love a second chance. And the Count of Añil faces a new problem: Lorenzo wants Jerónimo fired because his watch was stolen. Feliciano gradually takes on the responsibilities and shares his joy with Teresa and Petra. Things are finally looking up for the boy. Curro is excited about the hunt and begins preparations with the help of his cousin Manuel… He is unaware of the plans Cruz and Lorenzo have prepared for him.
Preview of the 285th episode on Tuesday, February 6
The promise welcomes guests to the hunt. The hustle and bustle between the rituals is constant and the gentlemen prepare for a productive day of hunting. However, a terrible news from the newspaper is about to overshadow the joy of the moment. Salvador and Jana find themselves surrounded by María Fernández and eventually confess to her that the marquis opposes her returning to her duties as a servant. Jana feels sorry for her friend and allows the ever-helpful Abel to console her.
The hunt begins without the presence of Lorenzo, who is prevented from participating due to sciatica. The honored Curro has little chance or purpose and becomes the laughing stock of the Marquis of Aguinaga. Alonso decides to intervene and suggests Curro move into a position that will allow him to collect many pieces… unaware that he is actually sending him into a death trap, because by isolating him, he makes the job of the hitman in Lorenzo’s hands much easier. He was hired to end the child’s life.
Wednesday, February 7, episode 286 preview
Unfortunately for Curro’s honor, the long-awaited hunt ends in tragedy. Candela finally returns to the palace, dispelling Simona’s suspicions that she has eloped with the teacher Don Carlos. Vera does not want to deal with Margarita’s friend and even tells Pía that it is not a good time to accept her. And it looks like his plan will work.
María Fernández assumes that she will never work at La Promesa again and tells Salvador that she will look for work away from Luján. Cruz confronts Lorenzo as the plan does not go as expected. Still, the captain believes it’s only a matter of time. The Luján family will have to make a decision that will leave one of its members between life and death.
Thursday, February 8, episode 287 preview
Curro is in critical condition and the family must choose between transferring him to Puebla de Tera or staying at La Promesa for his operation. Cruz and Lorenzo join forces and choose for him to remain in the palace, believing that he will die at Abel’s hands… Feliciano’s health appears to have improved after the surgery. Now Dr. Now that Sandoval has left the palace, Abel is the doctor in charge of Mr. Curro’s life. He urgently needs a blood transfusion to save himself. Will they find a donor?
María Fernández de Luján’s departure is imminent, and in despair, Catalina asks Pelayo to intervene and persuade Cruz to accept her back. Analyzing the events that occurred during the hunt, Rómulo and Pía begin to notice that there is something fishy about the so-called “hunting accident.”
Preview of the 288th episode on Friday, February 9
Curro’s condition is very serious, he needs surgery urgently. While Petra and Teresa are pained to see their means of treating the young man go to waste, this is not the case for poor Feliciano. Cruz ends Rómulo’s investigation into the accident while crossing his fingers that Curro is dead. It is very dangerous for the truth to come out.
Pelayo tells Catalina that Cruz has readmitted María Fernández and the service welcomes her with great joy, but María Fernández notices that some things have changed in her absence. Feliciano claims to feel better but experiences a sudden decline. Something serious happens. Vera tries to avoid Doña Margarita’s guest but eventually has no choice but to deal with him. Vera is horrified when the lady recognizes her.