Love of my life

Mariana has grown up alongside Joaquín, a Black laborer for her family's ranch, La Victoria. Alfredo, her father, stops at nothing to keep them apart.

After giving birth, Mariana finds out a devastating truth. Joaquín slowly recovers his memory as he is excommunicated from La Victoria and his family.

Mariana leaves La Victoria and makes a potential ally. Joaquín embarks on his own journey. Two new baby boys are delivered to their new home.

Mariana grows closer to Erik. Trying to forget her past, she finds joy in new friends but rumors of her mixing with the wrong crowd reach Alfredo.

Mariana's feelings for Erik continue to grow. Benítez plans revenge against the Azcárate family in secret while keeping his sights on Mariana.

Mariana learns to run her father's ranch but her efforts are unappreciated. A baby girl is abandoned, causing Mariana to make a life-changing choice.

Desperate to keep the baby, Mariana searches for a way to adopt her but is haunted by the past. Joaquín struggles with visions of Mariana.

Having accepted her father's conditions, Mariana prepares to marry Benítez to ensure Sara's place in the family. Resentment brews at La Victoria.

Graciliano and Virgelina find out the truth about Joaquín's disappearance. Twins Joe and Tino lead lives of petty crime until destiny intervenes.

Mariana invites Joe and other orphans to La Victoria. Tino arrives on a mission. Joaquín returns to Colombia to clear his name.