The premiere episode establishes the tragic backstory of the Larios family. Following the sudden death of her mother, Angélica, Dulce María’s father, Luciano, fell into a deep depression and moved to Europe, leaving his daughter in the care of a Catholic boarding school, "Reina de América".
A key element introduced is Dulce María’s "Old Little Room" ( el cuartito viejo ), a secret sanctuary where her imagination allows her to speak with the spirit of her mother, who offers guidance and comfort. Production and Impact
Dulce María’s eccentric aunt, famous for her colorful collection of wigs.
A pivotal moment in Chapter 1 occurs during the festival of the "Señor de la Misericordia." Dulce María prays fervently, asking God to send an angel to make her father happy. In a twist of fate, her balloon drifts away and lands near a young, beautiful novice nun named Sor Esperanza.
