Barbarita Ruiz (Natalia Streignard) is a sweet and modest young woman who works in a fashion boutique in Miami.
One day, as part of her job as a seamstress, she goes to the mansion of the rich widow Ricarda Thompson (Anna Silvetti) to do a dress fitting for her.
But, after spending time with her and getting to know her good nature, he falls in love with her, much to the dismay of her mother who is opposed to the relationship and who goes to great lengths in order to separate the two.
But on the wedding night, while on their way back from their honey moon hotel, the newlyweds are involved in a car accident that leads to the unfortunate death of Valentino while Barbarita survives with a few bruises.
Antonio later regrets this action when he discovers that he has fallen madly in love with Barbarita after witnessing her kindness and sweet nature.
Barbarita is pronounced to be dead when her body isn't found after one of the inmates who was eventually caught stated that she had jumped into a canal filled with crocodiles.
Actually, Barbarita found solace in the house of her Criminal Defense lawyer Fernando Marín where she hides until her case is appealed and overturned after a witness comes forth and clears her because he gives her an alibi.