Los ricos también lloran

E1. Chapter 1

Mariana's father is very ill, while Irma can't wait for him to die so she can be rid of him. An old friend comes to visit Leonardo, but Irma tries to stop it; despite her opposition, Mariana takes him to see her father.

E2. Chapter 2

Irma is very nervous about Mr. Parra's arrival; she fears Leonardo will find out he has been defrauded. Diego attempts to assault Mariana, but Irma arrives and stops him. Leonardo asks Mariana to seek out Luis de la Parra for help.

E3. Chapter 3

After Leonardo's death, Irma kicks Mariana off the ranch; Diego tries to stop her, but Irma refuses to back down. Don Alberto visits Father Adrián to seek advice regarding his son Luis Alberto, who is squandering money.

E4. Chapter 4

Mariana arrives in the city and meets someone who helps her and gives her shelter; this person takes her to Father Adrián, who visits the Salvatierra family to ask for their assistance, and Don Alberto agrees to take her into their home, despite Helena's opposition.

E5. Chapter 5

Helena makes preparations for the arrival of Luis Alberto and Mariana—who is coming as the new maid—while Don Alberto goes to fetch her personally. Helena feels uncomfortable about Mariana's arrival at the house.

E6. Chapter 6

Alberto tells Elena that Mariana will be another member of the family and asks her to sit at the table and eat with them. Elena informs Esther of Alberto's decision, and Esther proceeds to question Mariana.