Adela Noriega
Cristina Miranda

Juan de la Cruz, a young seminarian, visits the home of his mother, Ana Joaquina—a religious zealot who has always imposed her will on her son and instilled in him a calling to serve God. Working in Ana Joaquina’s household is Luciana, an innocent, dreamy young woman who falls in love with Juan de la Cruz. One night, swept up in the passion of youth, they give in to their feelings with tenderness and innocence. Upon discovering this, Ana Joaquina throws Luciana out; by then, Luciana is already pregnant with Juan de la Cruz’s child. When the time comes to give birth, she leaves her daughter at a stranger's doorstep, hoping the child will be raised there, but the baby is instead taken to an orphanage. To survive, Luciana becomes involved with a series of unsavory men—including Pedro Trujillo, a brutal man who beats and abuses her.
Ana Joaquina wants her son Juan de la Cruz to become a priest, but his father, Raymundo, refuses. Luciana also falls in love with Juan.
Luciana is pregnant. Lucina travels to another town and gives birth on the way. Due to lack of money, Luciana makes a difficult decision that will change the fate of her baby.
Luciana marries Andrés, becoming the owner of a prestigious haute couture house. Sister Regina tries to get Cristina into modeling with Luciana.
Ramiro, a friend of Víctor Manuel, falls in love with Lizbeth. Andrés reproaches Luciana for work matters. Cristina makes new friends.
Lizbeth has serious disagreements with her mother. Luciana becomes a harsh and unforgiving woman. José María shows interest in Lorenza.
Victor Manuel and Cristina meet at a parade. Chepa remembers Juan de la Cruz.
Ana Joaquina feels tormented by the memory of Rosalía. Luciana begs God for forgiveness for having abandoned her daughter.
Luciana is terrified when she meets the man who hurt her in the past. Cristina tries to surprise Luciana by changing her image.
Cristina complains to Victor Manuel about a lie. Ana Joaquina receives some attention from Cristina. Luciana decides to make a revelation.
Victor Manuel introduces himself to Father Juan de la Cruz as Cristina's boyfriend.
Juan de la Cruz meets Luciana face to face and they have a conversation about the past. Lorenza tries to seduce Andrés.
The relationship between Luciana and Andrés deteriorates more and more. José María believes that Lorenza has accepted his love.
Luciana has a strong confrontation with Ana Joaquina. The relationship between Lorenza and Andrés is increasingly intense.
Maclovia tries to convince Lorenza to end her relationship with Andrés. Juan de la Cruz feels committed to finding the girl that Luciana abandoned.
Lorenza does not accept Andrés's decision. On the other hand, Miriam tells Cristina that the best thing for her is to get away from Víctor Manuel.
Luciana is furious when she hears that Victor Manuel is having an affair with Cristina. Ana Joaquina begs Juan de la Cruz to forget about her daughter.
Pedro Trujillo blackmails Luciana. Juan de la Cruz assures Luciana that he will not rest until he finds her daughter.
Juan de la Cruz obtains the address of his supposed daughter. Franco discovers Andrés's infidelity.
Victor Manuel lies to Cristina about his relationship with Tamara. Ana Joaquina tells Andrés that she wants to see him.
Ana Joaquina and Pedro Trujillo plan to destroy Luciana. Cristina sees Victor Manuel accompanied by Tamara.