Carmela fights her growing feelings for Juanito as she tries to protect her friendship with Helena. But during a serenade, their secret is revealed, and the return of Leandro Flores brings even more trouble to her heart.

Carmela vows to stop her wedding to protect her friendship with Helena. But while spending time with Juanito, sparks begin to grow, making her question her promise, her feelings, and the risk of falling for the man she must avoid.

Carmela forgives Leandro after learning the truth about his past with Carmelita. At a grand event, a Cariñosa dance with Juanito reignites her feelings, but as she struggles to hide her secret, one slip leads to Juanito calling her by her real name.

Carmela learns Don Alejandro is innocent in Trinidad’s family tragedy. Meanwhile, a tender moment with Juanito ends in an accidental kiss, but their bond is soon tested by jealousy during an unexpected triple date with Leandro, Helena, Sonya, and Ignacio.

Reckless and outspoken, Carmela Isabella lives only for the moment. But when her family returns to San Alfonso, a hidden painting and a shocking family history will change everything she thought she knew about herself.

Carmela finds a painting of Carmelita Montecarlos, an ancestor who resembles her. Given Carmelita’s diary, she uncovers mysteries that lead her to a nun and the Arch of the Centuries, where she is transported back to the 1890s.

In 1891, Carmela learns from Madre Olivia that she must save Juanito Alfonso from dying in 1892. She tries to stay away, but fate brings her into his arms, starting an unexpected connection that could change the course of history.

A chance moment under the mango tree sparks a misunderstanding, pushing Carmela and Juanito into an arranged marriage. As both families celebrate, Helena’s hidden love for Juanito stirs tension and complicates Carmela’s mission.

Carmela tries to step back for Helena and Juanito, but the more she distances herself, the closer Juanito gets. After attending the wake of Mr. Valdez’s brother, she learns about the growing rebel conflict that slowly pulls her into the chaos of the town.

When Helena and Juanito are caught, chaos erupts and Juanito and Carmelita’s marriage falls apart. A blue envelope then exposes Juanito’s true feelings, just as Heneral Seleno strikes his family with rebellion charges.