Her ex-husband shows up in the village and tries to win Lyuba back. He assures her that he made a mistake and wants to make amends. Lyuba is faced with a choice: give a second chance to the man who betrayed her, or trust her new feelings and start life with a clean slate. At this time, her new acquaintance openly confesses his love and offers to stay in the village and build a future there. Masha supports her mother and says that the most important thing is her happiness. After much deliberation, Lyuba makes a decision. She understands that the past must remain in the past, and the future belongs to those who truly love her.