La Promesa continues to air in the evenings on La 1 at TVE, drawing large audiences as daily episodes unfold the destinies of beloved characters. Fans look forward to each weekly preview that hints at what will unfold from Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25.
CHAPTER 167 (MONDAY, AUGUST 21)
Simona and Candela outmaneuver Cruz by uncovering that Carlos is hidden in Simona’s room. Yet avoiding repercussions from their peers proves tricky. Cruz tries to learn more in that moment as well. La Marquesa and Lorenzo broker a plan to gain leverage over Beatriz Oltra by coaxing Martina and Curro for inside information. Jimena feels torn in choosing whether to accompany Manuel to Madrid. Abel steps in to soothe tensions, while Jana receives medical attention that reveals a shared passion for medicine with the doctor. The ward rallies to raise funds for Salvador’s surgery, staging a fundraising blitz that includes an extraordinary jam and chocolate sale to raise a thousand pesetas.
CHAPTER 168 (TUESDAY, AUGUST 22)
At Jimena’s request, Manuel informs the Duchess of Babies about her daughter’s situation. The service staff redoubles efforts to fund Salvador’s operation, though the patient grows increasingly despondent. La Marquesa and Lorenzo sense a chance to draw closer to Beatriz Oltra and enlist him as an ally to halt Martina’s wedding. Martina, however, remains determined to proceed, clashing with Curro as she pursues a clandestine marriage. Abel and Jana’s care pays off as Ramona’s condition shows improvement, drawing the two closer. Simona and Candela confess to Romulo and Pia that they hid Mr. Orengo in the bedroom to shield him from his daughter’s demands. The tension in the palace rises as secrets and loyalties intertwine.
CHAPTER 169 (WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23)
Cruz and Lorenzo stumble into confusion after conversations with Beatriz Oltra, suggesting she will not be the pivot they hoped for in Martina’s wedding plot. Salvador discovers a private moment between Lope and Maria Fernandez but masks his own hurt. He still senses that others are gathering to support him, though Feliciano challenges his blindness to the truth. The Marquesa faces a fresh family hurdle as she considers a new betrothal. Jimena presses Manuel to consider Madrid, which may expose Baby Duchess’s suspicions. Jana and Abel persevere in keeping Ramona alive, but a setback tests Ramona’s strength. Curro believes the only future he can imagine with Martina involves running away, yet a similar setback threatens their plans.
CHAPTER 170 (THURSDAY, AUGUST 24)
María Fernández and Lope secure the funds for Salvador’s operation, only to face Salvador’s stubborn refusal. Teresa persuades Mauro to support evolution over confrontation with Feliciano. The entire Promesa cast wrestles with Martina’s disappearance as overnight search efforts expand. Curro endures a painful wait, hoping she will join him in leaving, but she does not appear at the hangar. Abel and Jana grow closer as friends while their bond strengthens. Meanwhile Curro and Martina’s relationship continues to deteriorate as it becomes clear Martina cannot escape with him and instead faces the future her family has prepared. The Duchess of the Infantes pushes her daughter to explain the Madrid drive, and the reply drops like a bombshell.
The drama in the palace deepens as the Duchess confronts the reasons behind the push toward Madrid, setting off ripple effects through the family dynamics.
CHAPTER 171 (FRIDAY, AUGUST 25)
With Martina gone, she resists reuniting with her family and refuses to offer Curro any explanation. Jimena’s confession about her pregnancy softens the relationship with her husband, who heeds the Duchess’s counsel. Ramona’s care remains a catalyst, drawing Abel and Jana into a stronger partnership. To the cooks’ surprise, Carlos returns to the palace with news of reconciliation with his daughter. María Fernández misreads the hostile stance of her ex-boyfriend, who had refused money to heal an injured eye. Pia shares her discomfort with Abel, yet the doctor reassures her that birth is not imminent. The plot threads weave together as the week closes, leaving characters facing fresh decisions about loyalty, family, and what comes next. [Source: TVE series recap for La Promesa]