A hardworking market vendor, Mrs. Xepa faces many sacrifices to raise her children alone. However, as they achieve social advancement, they begin to feel ashamed of their mother.
Edson and his friends focus on studying to pass the college entrance exam. Rosália is unhappy with her life. Xepa discovers that Edson needs money to take the exam.
Xepa makes a decision to help her son. Helena questions Edson about his desire to move. Daniel proposes marriage to Rosália. Helena tries her luck with her father.
Rosemary is introduced to Corina's family. Helena has a conversation with her father that leaves him furious with her. Rosália visits Ivan at the publishing house. Edson finds something among his mother's things.
Edson is outraged by his mother's sacrifice. Rosália talks to her brother about a short story contest. Otávio's idea is rejected by the publisher. Daniel catches Rosália with Ivan.
Daniel questions Rosália about Ivan. Xepa decides to give Edson a gift. Ivan deceives Rosália. Daniel, Edson, and Ronaldo prepare to take tests. Regina contradicts Ivan.
Osália refuses to believe Ivan lied to her and decides to investigate. Edson, Ronaldo, and Daniel return optimistic from their exams. Helena discovers a lie Edson told.
Rosália crashes Gisa's party looking for Ivan. Helena confronts Edson. Xepa finds out about the rumors surrounding her son.
Xepa discovers that Ronaldo is leaving the village. Glorita spends the entire party waiting for Isabel. Gisa receives a gift from Otávio and is overjoyed. Rosália seeks comfort from Daniel.
Daniel confesses his feelings to Rosália. Ivan speculates about Otávio's proposal. Isabel worries about her son. Edson tells his mother he got a job. The college entrance exam results are released.
The college entrance exam results are released, and Edson discovers that one of his three friends didn't pass. Ivan tells Rosália the truth. Xepa gives her son a gift, but he doesn't react well to it.
Edson starts a conversation with his mother to tell her about his decision. Ivan sets up a situation to frustrate Otávio. Otávio meets Rosália and is charmed by her. Ronaldo says something that intrigues Edson.
Edson becomes suspicious of the comparison to his father and decides to find out more about him. Everyone prepares for Corina's party. Augusto shows up at Rosália's house.
Otávio has fun with Xepa. Glorita thinks of a way to get closer to Isabel. Xepa and Corina cause a commotion during the party. Helena decides to have a serious talk with her father.
Edson suspects his father may be alive. Saraiva argues with Helena, who finds comfort in Edson's arms. Otávio falls for Ivan's scheme. An unexpected death shakes the neighborhood.
Helena blames herself for her father's death. Otávio is furious, tears up his entire project, and confronts his parents. Glorita rents a Picasso painting. Otávio invites Rosália out.
Otávio orders champagne, and Rosália becomes suspicious. Helena empties her house. Isabel advises Otávio to tell Rosália the whole truth. Daniel is jealous of Rosália.
Daniel and Otávio become friends, and Otávio promises the young man a job as a photographer. Corina claims she saw Xepa's ex-husband. Glorita is distraught by Isabel's visit.
Rosália is outraged when she finds out that Otávio is a millionaire. Glorita misses the chance to meet Isabel. Heloísa suspects Ivan and decides to investigate. Rosália goes to the Becker mansion.
Rosália confesses her feelings to Otávio and is surprised by his reaction. Heloísa confronts Ivan. Daniel discovers the results of the publisher's short story contest.
Daniel announces the contest results. Ivan thinks about how to win Heloísa back. Rosália is frustrated while searching for a job. Edson is invited to a party. Raul's son returns.
Heitor tells his father that the company is not in a good situation. Rosália insists on going to the awards ceremony with Edson. Regina and Rosália argue. Xepa buys new clothes for the party.
Xepa invites the neighborhood to Edson's award ceremony. Rosália tries other ways to get an invitation. Heloísa apologizes to Ivan. Rosália receives a mysterious deposit.
Gisa throws shade at Heloísa. Edson discovers that Xepa invited the neighborhood to the awards ceremony. Otávio is charmed by Helena. Rosália hatches a plan to go to the party.
Rosália convinces Helena not to go to the party. Otávio goes looking for Helena again. Heloísa invites Daniel out. Xepa dresses up extravagantly. Glorita tries everything to go to the party.
Rosália humiliates her mother and makes her give up going to the party. Glorita buys Ronaldo's invitations. Helena is furious when she finds out that Xepa didn't go to the party and makes a decision.
Otávio picks Helena up at her house. Dona Xepa and Agenor spy on their children from outside the mansion. Rosália pretends to be rich to impress Heitor. Edson demands explanations from Helena.
Edson and Helena argue in the middle of the party. Xepa and Agenor are seen spying outside the mansion. Edson receives his prize. Corina questions Xepa about the party.
Xepa lies to avoid damaging her son's image in the neighborhood. Otávio and Helena talk about their careers. Daniel intercepts Rosália at the party. Rosália is aiming for marriage.
Rosália is determined to seduce Heitor while the young man tries to find out if Gisa knows her. Corina confronts Xepa and asks why she isn't in the party photos.
Xepa makes a request to Edson. Heitor invites Rosália out. Ronaldo and Edson have job interviews at the publishing house. Ivan is unhappy with the attention his bosses are giving Daniel.
Edson and Ronaldo bring news about the interview at the publishing house. Ivan tries to sabotage Daniel. Heitor and Rosália go out again. Otávio can't get Helena out of his head.
Otávio and Helena reach an agreement, but Edson doesn't react well. Gisa's family makes a fool of themselves in front of Otávio. Rosália tries to deceive Heitor, but he manages to follow her.
Rosália invents more lies. Daniel makes a proposal to Regina and Rosália. Regina helps Otávio get closer to Helena. Edson becomes interested in a scholarship to study abroad.
Ronaldo confronts Edson and demands he take a stand with Helena. Joice warns Daniel. Otávio invites Helena and Regina. Gisa spies on Otávio and becomes enraged.
Xepa considers changing the house to please her daughter. Edson is furious when he finds out Helena went out with Otávio. Heitor invites Rosália to dinner at his house. Gisa runs into Helena.
Rosália receives money in a mysterious way. Xepa prepares a budget for the bathroom renovation. Otávio encourages Regina's dream career. Edson discovers Rosália's secret.
Rosália tells Edson that his father is alive. Daniel receives a proposal from Henrique. Otávio tries to convince Regina to take a new step in her career. Edson demands explanations from his mother.
Gisa is suspicious of Rosália and tries to find out her last name. Edson argues with Helena. Edson can't get the rumors about his father out of his head and decides to investigate once and for all.
Corina tells the whole truth about Edson's father. Edson and Helena make peace. Rosália asks her brother for help to maintain her lie. Edson confronts Xepa.
Xepa and Edson have an enlightening conversation. Rosália accepts the offer to pose for the magazine. Ronaldo ends up saying something he shouldn't have in front of Helena.
Ivan tries to influence Henrique against Daniel. Glorita interviews Rosemary. Xepa makes a request to Agenor. During the photo shoot, there's a spark between Daniel and Rosália.
Rosália interrupts a conversation between Daniel and Henrique. The boss scolds Daniel. Daniel leaves Rosália thoughtful. Xepa barges into the publishing house and demands to speak with Dr. Henrique.
Xepa becomes the butt of jokes at the publishing house, and Edson is distraught because of her. Regina throws some hard truths in Edson's face. Rosemary helps Rosália pretend to be rich to Glorita.
Ronaldo brings news about the monthly deposit that goes into Rosália's account. Otávio is downcast, and Isabel makes a decision. Rosália goes after Glorita's weak point.
Isabel and Helena talk about Otávio. Xepa considers holding a raffle. Rosália puts her plan into action at Glorita's dinner. Rosália's lie may be about to fall apart.
Rosália desperately tries to hide Xepa from Heitor. Daniel invites Heloísa out. Rosália does favors for Glorita to gain the socialite's favor. Helena looks for Isabel.
Daniel cancels his date to stay with Rosália. Xepa makes a request to Edson. Edson gets annoyed seeing Helena and Otávio together. Ronaldo tells Edson some news.
Edson changes his behavior towards Helena, and she becomes suspicious. Xepa gets the money for the renovations. Otávio rehearses the play. Heitor asks to meet Rosália's family.
Glorita is thrilled about her son's engagement. Daniel is devastated to hear the news. Xepa receives a gift from Agenor and is moved. Helena discovers Edson's secret.
Helena and Edson have a serious conversation about their relationship. Rosália makes an unusual request to her mother. Ivan tries to discover Daniel's weakness.
