Karissa wakes up to confront Ivy, who blames her for stealing the Beltran family's love and status. Ivy threatens Karissa’s life, insisting she must die for Ivy to regain her place as the sole daughter. Despite Karissa denying any ill intent and pleading for mercy, Ivy sets a fire to prove which daughter the family will save. Amid the chaos, their parents and siblings hesitate, caught between the two. As Karissa is trapped in the smoke, Luis unexpectedly arrives and promises to rescue her, revealing a surprising ally in her darkest moment.
Karissa wakes up in the Beltran family living room confused about her situation, realizing she has traveled back in time to when she was abandoned by her parents and siblings. Tensions rise as her father confronts her about slapping Ivy, another family member, while Karissa defends herself against accusations of stealing and bullying. Despite her attempts to explain, her family sides with Ivy, deepening Karissa’s isolation. As the family questions her background and allegiance, Karissa faces dismissal and suspicion, culminating in her reluctant confession to slapping Ivy. The episode ends with Karissa caught between her desire for family acceptance and the harsh reality of distrust.
Karissa confronts Kanssa after he slaps her sister Ivy, sparking a fierce family dispute. Kanssa demands Karissa kneel, threatening violence when she refuses. Karissa accuses Kanssa of never trusting or caring for her, rejecting his authority and the family ties. She declares she no longer wants anything to do with the Beltran family, blaming them for her pain and betrayal. In a heated moment, Karissa severs her connection to the family entirely, leaving Kanssa and Ivy stunned as she walks away, cutting off all contact and challenging their fractured relationships.
Karissa, a lonely girl from an orphanage, is taken in temporarily by Luis, a man who appears to be her only family, after suffering neglect and health issues due to mistreatment from the Beltran family. Despite promises of care, the Beltrans abused Karissa, prompting Luis to intervene and bring her home. Karissa struggles with her past betrayal and shows a breaking point by confronting and physically defending herself against another girl, Ivy. With the college entrance exam looming, Karissa's sudden disappearance after the incident leaves her future uncertain, setting up a tense cliffhanger.
After being forced out of the Beltran family, Luis wakes up at his uncle’s house, where he is welcomed warmly and given a room and new clothes. Luis reveals he plans to retake the college entrance exam in a week despite missing a year of school. His uncle offers to arrange tutors to help him prepare. Later, Luis reunites with his childhood friends Wendy and Jason, who urge him to fight back against the Beltrans, but Luis insists he’s moving on and will live independently. The episode ends as Luis commits to passing the exam and changing his future.
Karissa has been missing, causing concern among her family. Yael’s father insists Karissa is after their wealth and refuses to sympathize, threatening to teach her a lesson when she returns. Despite this, Yael hopes Karissa will come back after her exams. Investigating Karissa’s living situation, Yael discovers she has been residing in a cramped storage room beneath the men’s floor, forced to sleep on the floor due to lack of space. This revelation raises new questions about Karissa’s struggles and the true reasons behind her disappearance, leaving Yael uncertain about how to help her next.
Mr. Yael learns from a caretaker that Karissa, his niece, has suffered neglect despite their wealthy family status, often going hungry and sleeping on the floor. He is shocked to discover that Karissa's family has dismissed her birthday cake, made by a friend, and ignored her peanut allergy, leaving the cake to spoil while she suffered in silence. Confronted with the family's cruel rejection, Mr. Yael decides to take action, ordering a room prepared for Karissa and instructing his staff to find her urgently. The episode ends with his determined search for Karissa underway, while her fate remains uncertain.
Yael is deeply worried about Karissa, who has been suffering at home, sleeping poorly and often hungry since she left. His brother Conor insists Karissa is rebellious and refuses to reach out, straining their relationship when Yael defends her as their sister. Their argument escalates until Conor threatens to sever ties. Later, Yael learns that the college entrance exam results are released, believing Karissa will be at Riverton High School. Despite Conor’s warning not to intervene, Yael decides to go there, prompting Conor to follow, setting up a tense confrontation at the school.
Karissa has just received her exam score from Mr. Smith, achieving an impressive 720 out of 750, earning praise and news of a city-hosted celebration in her honor. Though proud and encouraged about her promising future, her classmate Luis conceals his disappointing score, deciding to reveal it only at the upcoming event. As Karissa leaves with high hopes, Luis prepares to attend the celebration, setting the stage for contrasting outcomes at the ceremony two days later.
Karissa is confronted by Conor after Ivy accuses her of slapping Ivy and manipulating Yael and Conor’s relationship. Conor accuses Karissa of sowing discord between them to gain sympathy, which Karissa denies. The argument escalates as Conor warns her about involving Yael in their conflict. Karissa challenges Conor to punish her, but he insists their actions were for her own good. Meanwhile, Karissa is reported bullied at school, prompting urgent news to reach Mr. Hensley, who decides to cancel all meetings and rush to the school to handle the situation.