Ruben discovers Mayi is his daughter through DNA results, leaving Lilian in disbelief. Ella Warms Up To Kendra
Carmencita and Juday are busy changing the bedsheets just as Brianna arrives. As they chat, Carmencita shares her thoughts about Ella, and Brianna beams with happiness, feeling fulfilled. When Juday says something, Brianna is curious, pressing for clarification.
She insists they shouldn’t portray themselves as the story’s villains and emphasizes her only guideline is to treat kind people with kindness before she heads out. Meanwhile, Gwyneth finds herself apologizing to Lilian and Ruben for letting her emotions get the best of her, expressing a desire to adopt Mayi as her daughter.
Lilian gently reminds her that Mayi isn’t actually her daughter, but Gwyneth insists that doesn’t matter; all she wants is to be a mother figure for Mayi. She suggests naming her price, ready to write a check to seal the deal. Lilian questions Gwyneth’s intentions, stating that she and Ruben will take care of Mayi as they prepare to leave.
In a desperate move, Gwyneth pulls Lilian back, even kneeling and begging to be part of Mayi’s life, but Lilian stands firm, urging her to stay away while she leaves with Ruben. Elmo tries to ease the tension as his wife angrily gets into the car, insisting they should just drive away.
At Mayi’s hospital ward, Ruben asks Lilian if everything is alright, and they discuss the situation with the couple, reassuring each other that Mayi will be okay. Back at home, Risky is busy packing Mayi’s clothes, and they speculate about the couple’s lineage, with Risky suggesting it’s possible Ruben and Mayi share a blood connection.
Ruben, after seeing the packed items, excuses himself to reflect on his prior conversation with Lilian about the possibility of Mayi being his daughter. He picks up the DNA test they took and begins to remember everything Lilian had said.
Later, at the hospital, Lilian talks to an unconscious Mayi, expressing her sorrow over the turmoil they’ve faced, stating she only wanted to provide a normal life for her, much like Ella and Lenlen. She reassures Mayi that she will always be her mother.
Just then, Ruben appears with Mayi’s belongings. He receives a call from Ricky and looks at Mayi and Lilian, hoping she truly is his daughter. Ricky arrives with the DNA test results, prompting Ruben to flash back to their earlier discussion about using Mayi’s hairbrush as a sample.
Holding the results, he reflects on Lilian’s words about Mayi not being his daughter, feeling conflicted about whether to open the envelope.
Meanwhile, at the Claverias, Jaime is on the phone with Lenlen when Lady Prima drops in. She asks if Lenlen is around, admitting she misses her and promising to call later.
Noticing Jaime’s troubled expression, she inquires about any issues, but he confesses he’s more worried about Ella. Lady Prima brings up Ella’s recent moodiness and distance, to which Jaime agrees, expressing hope she will eventually feel better.
When she asks why he’s so quiet, he reveals he’s been thinking about Mayi and Lilian, leaving Lady Prima astonished that the same old drama is resurfacing. With a mix of concern and resignation, Jaime muses about their situation but insists that in due time, he will find a way to move on.
As he excuses himself, Lady Prima still can’t grasp what’s unfolding. Risky nudges Ruben to finally open the DNA results, suggesting that doing so will ease his mind. Ruben eventually opens the envelope, staring intently at the revelations inside as he prepares to confront the truth with Ricky by his side.
Kendra and Darcy chat on the phone about Mayi and Lilian, while Carmencita pours Jaime a cup of tea, which he enjoys. She shares that it’s Mayi’s recipe, prompting Jaime to reminisce about the time Mayi served him tea. He casually wonders about Mayi’s wellbeing, feeling a pang of sadness at the thought of her not being his daughter.
Over at the hospital, Lilian lingers by Mayi’s side, praying for her to wake up. Memories flood back to a moment when she revealed Mayi’s true family lineage, to which Mayi sweetly assured her that Lilian would always be her mom. Suddenly, her phone rings—it’s Gwyneth, inquiring about Mayi.
Meanwhile, in the claverias, Ella is absorbed in her drawing when Brianna walks in, curious if Ella has picked up a new hobby. Brianna compliments her sketches, but Ella, overwhelmed with emotion, rips one of her drawings into shreds—refusing to be haunted by them any longer.
Brianna can only smile as she witnesses this moment. Gwyneth tells Lilian that her primary concern is Mayi, triggering flashbacks of how the Claverias treated Mayi and the fears surrounding a DNA test. A tearful Lilian firmly asks Gwyneth not to call again, asserting that Mayi is not her daughter before ending the call.
Brianna cheers for Ella, asking if this means they’re about to see a stronger version of her. In response, Ella crumples yet another drawing, throwing it to the floor. She selects another piece depicting the three donnas and tears it as she resolves to move forward and choose her family, while Brianna offers her comfort.
At the hospital, Mayi suddenly calls out for Lilian, who bursts with joy at seeing her daughter awake. Tears stream down Lilian’s face as she explains that Mayi was hit by a car. Flashbacks reveal Mayi’s earlier concerns about Ella and her parents, but Lilian reassures her, grateful for their bond throughout the ordeal.
Elsewhere, Ruben is devastated as he reads through the DNA results. Ricky, intrigued, looks at them too and is taken aback—Mayi and Ruben are a match, confirming that she is indeed his daughter. Relief washes over both men with the realization of their connection, prompting a deep discussion.
Ruben recalls everything Lilian has shared about the surrogacy, leading Risky to wonder why Mayi is his daughter without the others. Ruben expresses his happiness that Mayi is not a Claveria but rather an Escalante.
Cognizant of the truth, Ricky inquires how Lilian will react upon discovering she really is Mayi’s mother, which prompts Ruben to reflect on their past encounters—including their unexpected reunion near the rest house where Maita lived.
At the Claverias mansion, Kendra inadvertently burns her hand while pouring hot water into a tea cup. While she cries out for the maid, Ella promptly rushes in with a towel to assist, earning Kendra’s gratitude.
Jaime then appears, expressing his thanks to Ella for helping Kendra, only for Ella to state that Kendra is her mother, leaving everyone stunned. Meanwhile, Ruben arrives at the hospital, explaining over the phone to Gwyneth that Mayi is not his child before ending the call. He runs into Lilian in the hallway and mentions Gwyneth, then hands her the DNA test results.
When Lilian asks if he underwent another test, Ruben reveals the staggering news: Mayi is truly his daughter. Ella acknowledges Kendra as her mom, apologizing for the time it took her to accept it. Kendra responds with understanding, resolving to make this transition work for them both.
Jaime beams with happiness, embracing and kissing them both, grateful for Kendra’s patience. Returning to Ruben and Lilian, she hands back the results without even glancing at them, unwilling to accept the truth. Determined, Ruben reveals the results—a staggering 99.9% match.
Lilian stares in shock, her tears flowing as she struggles to accept what the data shows, walking away in disbelief. Ruben gently pulls her back, insisting that it’s impossible for him not to be Mayi’s father. He reminisces about their first encounter sixteen years ago and how he pursued her despite her reluctance.
Flashbacks unveil the intensity of their history. Ruben, passionate and pleading, implores Lilian to accept the truth, but she struggles to see a connection between Mayi, Maita, and the Claverias. Lilian maintains it’s implausible, yet Ruben encourages her to confront the reality: Mayi is indeed their daughter.
While at home applying ointment to Kendra’s scalded hand, Brianna expresses her surprise at Kendra’s acting skills. Kendra reassures her not to be shocked, revealing that for the first time, Ella has recognized her as her mom.
Brianna encourages Kendra to keep up the act and to tell Ella, “I’m your mom, and I love you,” as a form of celebration. Kendra acknowledges that it took time, but the effort was worthwhile since Mother Lilian is out and Mama Kendra is now in, which is also impressing Jaime.
Brianna then shares how Ella destroyed Lilian’s drawing, and Kendra comments with a smile that Lilian is now officially erased from their lives. Jaime picks up a photo frame containing a picture of Maita and Lilian, prompting memories of when they brought Lilian to be their surrogate and the moment the doctor announced they were expecting triplets.
He sets the frame down, lost in thought. Carmencita arrives with some documents from Agaton, but Jaime only pays attention to her later on. She wonders if he’s thinking about Lilian and, after handing him the papers, leaves him deep in contemplation.
Meanwhile, Lilian and Ruben visit the doctor seeking clarity about their situation. As the doctor speaks, flashbacks of Lilian’s IVF journey and her intimate moments with Ruben unfold. The doctor explains the concept of superfecundation—where eggs from the same cycle are fertilized by sperm from separate sex̌ual encounters, resulting in fetuses of the same age but different parentage.
Lilian is puzzled by this revelation, and the doctor confirms that Ruben is indeed Mayi’s father, as their DNA matches. Surprised, Lilian inquires if this is possible during surrogacy, to which the doctor affirms it is. Finally, Lilian wonders if she is truly Mayi’s mother since Maita’s eggs were used.
The doctor recommends a maternity test to confirm her biological connection, allowing her to provide a sample. They both thank the doctor as he departs, leaving them to process this new information.
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