Reluctantly wedded to the Ramirez family, Gloria put on a facade of a blissful marriage. Rumors circulated that her comatose husband's time was limited, leaving her eagerly awaiting Craig's demise. He accused her of being too dependent, while she pondered how one could endure life without love. Determined to reclaim her freedom, she prepared a divorce agreement and demanded that Craig release her from their marriage. However, to her astonishment, Craig exposed a hidden pregnancy test report she had kept in secret. With a sly smile, he held it before her and warned, "Did you really think you could steal from me and escape? Not a chance!"