In chapter 25, Juli and Captain Tiago get married, but Juli is unhappy and feels trapped. Andrés is still in prison, and Juli's hopes of being with him seem to be fading.
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In chapter 22, Basilio, a friend of Juli and Andrés, learns about Juli's planned marriage to Captain Tiago. Basilio tries to persuade Juli to follow her heart and marry Andrés, but Juli feels bound by her promise to her mother.
The plot thickens as Juli's family becomes embroiled in a controversy surrounding a questionable agreement. Rizal uses this narrative thread to explore the themes of deception, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. The chapter ends with a sense of foreboding, hinting at the turmoil that will unfold.
(Stumbles back, horrified) No... No! I did all of this for her! The years of waiting... the greed... the revenge... it was all for her!