after leaving the hospital for a bout of pneumonia, santiago is met, at his home, by the investigator who shares surprising information about angelina's real life. it turns out she had a tragic life and after hearing it santiago says he remembers reading the story in the papers. as a daughter of an important an influential family, lela (angelina's real name) was forced to give up her baby daughter who'd been born out of wedlock. for this reason she shot her father, paralyzing him, then she ended up in and out of mental institutions. after hearing the news santiago is saddened. in his next visit, he finds her elegantly dressed, as always. santiago doesn't let angelina know that he knows the truth about her and they, presumably, continue their relationship.