Once again, Ulises and Acacia are on the outs, and it seems like he is moving on with Nuria. (Catch up on episodes 31-35 here.)

Here's what happens in episodes 36 to 40.

Episode 36: Esteban tells Acacia that he will help her feel better. She asks what he plans to do, and he responds by saying that he will teach her how life is really like. Luisa asks Rosa why she is so serious, but she responds by slapping her. Cristina tells Esteban that she will start taking charge of Acacia's life.

Episode 37: Esteban tells Cristina that though Acacia is not his relative, he cares about her. Norberto tells German that he needs to stop painting or leave his home forever. Acacia tells Ulises to get lost. She tells him she never wants to see him, and that he needs to leave the ranch forever.

Episode 38: Ulises tells Acacia that he loves her, and that he hopes that one day she will be able to hear him out. Acacia says that time won't make her change her mind. Esteban tells El Rubio that he's not OK with Acacia being sent away. He can't feel calm if he can't see her. Juan Carlos overheard the conversation.

Episode 39: Cristina and Acacia are talking when her old friend Hector arrives. She is excited to see him. Alejandra has decided to give love a chance, and she is ready to make things work with German. Acacia calls Esteban, which makes him very happy.

Episode 40: Ulises goes to look for Acacia, and Acacia is surprised. She had already asked him to not look for her again. Alejandra says that she regrets having slept with German, and he overhears everything. Cristina is also surprised after seeing Esteban. She asks why he is there, and he says that Acacia asked him to come over.

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