The Other Side of Paradise

Clara’s life changes when her father suffers a terrible accident. She takes a job as a teacher and is surprised to discover that Doctor Renato also works in the village. And when Gael arrives at Jalapão, he instantly falls for her.

Renato is shattered to discover Gael has proposed to Clara. Gael’s family is interested in Clara’s lands in Jalapão, and when Renato shows up announced at their wedding, Gael shows his hidden side to his wife.

Gael begs for Clara’s forgiveness after his fallout, and they travel to Rio de Janeiro for their honeymoon, where Clara meets Elizabeth. Mercedes confesses her visions to Josafá, and Renato grows suspicious of Gael’s behavior.

Sophia tries to convince her daughter-in-law to explore her land for emeralds, but Clara and Josafá disagree with the plan and are suspicious of Gael's family. Josafá asks Mercedes for advice, but her visions are not good at all.

Josafá talks to Renato about his suspicion of Gael's family. At a dinner party, Sophia puts her son against Clara and later, at the hospital, Renato finally confirms his misgivings about Gael's violent behavior.

Clara confesses to Mercedes her intention to save her marriage, but the mystic advises her not to get back with Gael, who later warns his wife that he wants to start emerald mining on her land.

Clara tries to explain to Gael why only she can mine the emeralds, but Sophia and her son pressure her to give in. Renan and Elizabeth get involved in an accident.

Natanael threatens Beth because of the incident with Renan. Sophia and Gael insist that Clara sign the document, and Renato makes an important statement.

Renato declares his love for Clara and the two kiss, but her reaction is not what the doctor expected. Sophia talks to Amaral and threatens Josafá.

Henrique returns to Brazil and is devastated to find out what has happened to his wife. Josafá remains firm in his position regarding the emeralds, and Sophia begins to draw a plan to change this situation.

Sophia pretends to be outraged by Josafá's accusations, and he confronts her. Meanwhile, Clara questions Gael about his mother's intentions and is warned by Renato, who tries to open her eyes.

Clara makes a surprising discovery and needs some time alone to process the information. After talking to Gael, he promises to change his behavior.

Livia stops Gael from returning home, and Clara asks Renato for help to escape her relationship. Meanwhile, Elizabeth starts a new life.

Manipulated by Sophia, Livia wants to separate Gael and Clara for good. Danilo tells Tenorio that he is married, and Bruno and Raquel suffer for each other.

Clara visits her grandfather to tell him about her divorce. The Mother from the Quilombo talks to Raquel about her love for Bruno, and during the divorce process, Sophia proposes that Clara should pass on her land to her son.

Sophia and Livia plan to drug Clara with a substance that causes hallucinations, and during a walk with Renato during which he again professes his love, she starts to feel sick. Bruno and Tônia begin to get closer.

Clara is kept in the psychiatric clinic and neither Gael nor Josafá know of her whereabouts. Nadia tries to help Tônia win Bruno over, and Beatriz advises Clara not to take the medicines provided by the doctors.

Beatriz crushes Clara's hopes of leaving the clinic, but she vows she’ll get out of it. Tenorio has an accident, and Sophia begins to operate the emerald mine after evicting Josafá from the land.

Clara vows to take revenge on whoever put her in the clinic against her will. Livia lies to Gael about the whereabouts of his wife, and Sophia takes him to see the mine. Meanwhile, Mercedes surprises Josafá.

Sophia scorns Mariano after their encounter at the mine. Renato is amazed to see Livia caring for Tomaz, and Tônia comes up with a lie to marry Bruno. Time passes and Beatriz continues to encourage Clara to escape the clinic.

After discovering Clara's current whereabouts, Renato promises to rescue her, but asks her to be patient so that the plan can be executed successfully. Gael talks to Tomaz about Clara.

At Duda's house, she and Clara recognize each other, and Clara tells her the whole truth, but asks for secrecy. Nadia collapses when she finds out that Raquel is the new judge in town.

Livia is relieved when Sophia tells her that Clara has died. Gael is shocked by the news but goes to Josafá to tell him about his granddaughter's death. Meanwhile, Clara arrives safe and sound at Fabiana's house.

Fabiana finds Clara's behavior strange and complains about her work. Josafá is heartbroken, but Mercedes gives him hope about his granddaughter. Clara cleans the house and tries to find the paintings Beatriz left for her.

Fabiana's husband forcefully grabs Clara and is caught in the act by his wife. Nádia demands that Tônia have a child with Bruno. Gael is enraged when he hears Tomas calling Renato his father.