Cristina gets a visit from an old friend, and by the looks of it, he isn't just any old friend. Arturo is interested in Cristina and will be more competition for Esteban. (Catch up on episodes 36-40 here.)

Here's what to expect in episodes 41-45.

Episode 41: German tells Alejandra to accept that the two were intimate, but Alejandra feels more confused than ever. She tells him this with tears in her eyes. Cristina tells Acacia to respect her choices regarding Esteban because it is her relationship.

Episode 42: Ulises tells Nuria that he wants things to be done properly and that he doesn't want any more confusions at work. Juliana finds Norberto inebriated. He tells her that she only hugs him when she needs money. But Norberto apologizes to Cristina for trying to hit her, and Esteban reacts protective and violently against Norberto.

Episode 43: Esteban asks Acacia about her interest in a man that prostitutes young girls. Juliana gives Norberto a strong slap on the face, and he tells her to calm down. He justifies not having come home to sleep, but she tells him that's not why she's upset. She's not happy about what he has done to German. Cristina tells Esteban to treat Acacia as he always has, and that this would bring the two closer.

Episode 44: Acacia finds herself with Ulises, and she notices that he has been crying. Esteban wants to know if it's something she did that made him cry. German almost hits Danilo so that he can find out where Alejandra is. As she is walking down the street, something catches her attention and it's someone asking if she is Turquesa. This completely catches her off guard.

Episode 45: Cristina asks Esteban if he's finally going to tell her what's going on. Esteban says that Acacia is her daughter and that he should protect her. Manuel and Acacia are chatting when Ulises arrives.

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