Carita inherits 5 million pesos from her godfather but she will not receive the money until she marries and her husband dies. She, her parents and boyfriend decide the a married with a dying man will be the solution of the problem. So, Carita marries Lazaro (who is dying)accepts the situation, but when he sees his fiancé, he recovers health. Lazaro disappear because he was unable to fulfill his compromise. Some days later a newspaper announces Lazaro's death. Nevertheless he reappears suddenly and explains that he is not Lazaro, the real one has died so Carita is a widow and can receive her inheritance. Lazaro and Carita fall in love and marry.