Taking advantage of Bárbara’s absence while she works with Gustavo, Paloma decides to impersonate her and work with the day laborers, which displeases Renato. Renato tries to get rid of Paloma in the sugarcane fields, but she persists in her feelings for him, unaware that Porfirio is watching them. Porfirio decides to expose Paloma once and for all; she can’t take it anymore and confesses everything Renato makes her feel. Rodrigo unexpectedly arrives at the Cruz farm; Renato meets him, and Rodrigo introduces himself as Bárbara’s boyfriend.