Adriano ends his romance with Catalina, and Catalina shares tears with her brother. Vera finally opens up to Lope, triggering a dramatic shift in their relationship. Jana and María Fernández depart, leaving Pía alone again in the cave. Petra accuses Santos of having sent the invitation to the Duchess of Carril. Erdem heads out to see his son, and when he returns, there is troubling news waiting.
After speaking with Curro, Ayala agrees not to demand Martina return to the sanatorium or face prison. But the Count has a sudden, decisive advantage tucked away. Cruz leaves a bruised mood in his wake after apologizing to Catalina, yet he does not cancel the recital he planned. Meanwhile, Lorenzo delivers news that could deepen Catalina’s distress: her husband has been unfaithful.
Preview of episode 401 on Tuesday, July 23
Curro consoles Martina and suggests they run away together to escape the convent. Ayala lays out conditions for Alonso to prevent Martina from entering the convent. Jana and María Fernández return to the palace, and Jana is finally reunited with Manuel, though both must restrain their excitement in the presence of the nobles.
Catalina decides to leave the hangar, though she will not return to the palace for good. Petra, who has uncovered Santos thanks to the discovery of the original guest list, threatens to reveal everything to her father.
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Catalina tells Manuel that she will search for Pelayo to spell out her feelings. Cruz queries María Antonia about her relationship with Alonso, but she remains tight-lipped. Cruz informs Margarita that Ayala might forgive sending Martina to the convent if she approves of their marriage, though Martina remains resolute.
Jana experiences a joyful reunion with her brother after her return, while María Fernández notes that Salvador seems distant and uneasy. Yet both virgins manage to withstand the scrutiny of their peers and especially Petra. Everyone lends a hand to support the Virtues, even as the maid grows increasingly desperate. Santos faces a renewed clash with Lope, and Petra urges him to tell the truth about the invitations.
Preview of episode 403 on Friday, July 26
Cornered by Petra, Santos is forced to admit that he invited the Duchess of Carril alone. Yet his tale is only partly true, and the confession has the unintended consequence of sparing Vera. The cleaner keeps a watchful eye on her maids, and María Fernández struggles to mislead her supervisor.
Cruz keeps digging into María Antonia and Alonso, and the one under the third-degree is her husband. A new priest arrives in Luján, and Candela sees an opportunity to secure work for the Virtues. María Fernández asks Salvador, who then confesses that he has long contemplated something they have both been waiting for.
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