In a moment brimming with emotional weight, Marta and Damián engage in a quiet conversation, unaware that Pelayo is lurking just outside the door, eavesdropping on their every word. Damián expresses his concern about Pelayo’s odd behavior during dinner, describing him as unusually nervous. Marta, sensing that something is off, admits that she too has noticed Pelayo acting strangely. Despite Pelayo’s insistence that everything is fine, Marta knows him well enough to tell when he’s lying.

Damián suggests that Pelayo’s anxiety might stem from the cancellation of the London trip and the loss of the opportunity to become a father—an idea that everyone in the family had started to envision as a future. However, Marta quickly shuts down the topic. She reminds Damián that they’ve already discussed their differing opinions on this matter, and she prefers not to spoil the evening with another argument. The tension begins to dissipate when Damián lightens the mood, joking that Cristina’s perfume might save their 25th-anniversary celebration.

As the conversation shifts, Marta turns her attention to Irene, asking Damián why he invited her to dinner with the family. Damián hesitates at first but eventually admits that he enjoys Irene’s company. He explains that they have grown closer recently, especially because of how kind Irene was when the doctor visited their home. He speaks of her with genuine appreciation, describing her as honest and kind-hearted.

But Marta remains cautious. She questions if Irene might have ulterior motives or if she could be trying to cause trouble for the family, just like her brother Pedro did. Damián firmly defends Irene, assuring Marta that she is nothing like Pedro and deserves to be treated with respect. Marta acknowledges that trust is difficult for her but promises to try and be open-minded.

Meanwhile, as Marta and Damián share an emotionally honest conversation, Pelayo is up to something in the shadows. He sneaks into a dark room, opens a drawer, and pulls out a safe. He quickly rifles through some letters, putting them back just as he hears movement nearby. He quietly exits the room but is unexpectedly confronted by Damián in the hallway. Surprised, Damián asks, “What are you doing here?” Pelayo lies smoothly, claiming that he heard noises coming from María’s room and came to check if everything was okay. Damián buys the excuse without suspicion, wishing Pelayo a good night as he politely takes his leave.

What makes this scene so powerful is the stark contrast between the emotional honesty of Marta and Damián’s conversation and the silent lies of Pelayo. As Marta and Damián open up about their pain, love, and trust, Pelayo is secretly rummaging through private things and spinning lies to cover his tracks. This scene hints that Pelayo is hiding something important, and sooner or later, the truth will come out.

Meanwhile, the bond between Marta and Damián grows stronger, and he begins to regain his hope and joy, thanks in part to Irene’s presence. But beneath the calm surface, a storm is quietly brewing, and the secrets that Pelayo is hiding may soon tear everything apart.

What do you think Pelayo is hiding, and how long can he keep his secrets from Marta and Damián?