Defying Destiny

Precocious María dreams of being a teacher, but her family’s poverty, a vindictive employer and guerrillas threaten to to throw her life into chaos.

The Roa family mourns a deep loss. As María grows closer to her dreams, Jennifer's plan to reach the top of their class puts María's future at risk.

Fernando flees the guerrillas. María and Willinton face a life-altering moment that leaves María's dreams at odds with her reality.

Willinton's parents invite María to move with them as she seeks a scholarship to study. The Roas search for Miguel but an attack changes everything.

An unexpected ally protects María from a wave of violence in the neighborhood. As Fernando and Maria begin a relationship, temptation comes for him.

María feels threatened as Fernando and Hasbleidy spend time together. Nightmares and doubts torment María, but her new boss reassures her.

Don Alejandro suffers health issues. Drowning in debt, Hasbleidy blackmails Fernando. With María away, Sergio Andrés views Marlene as his mother.

Marlene disagrees with María's plans to move away with Sergio Andrés. As Fernando builds their home, María suspects she's pregnant again.

Bad reviews haunt Fernando in his job search, and a letter makes him regret his life. María keeps her secret while Diego pursues his own happiness.

María shares important news with Fernando. Marlene and Pérxides worry about Manuel as he receives death threats. Alejandro's lawyer offers Irma help.