Sofia continues to torment Bala Hatun in captivity, while Halime, having overheard Sofia's conversation, confronts her. Bala Hatun, now certain her daughter is alive, plans her escape to reunite with her. Osman Bey, lacking proof of Bala's survival, learns from Halime/Poena that she is alive. Determined, Osman sets out to rescue Bala, but Sofia moves her to a hidden monastery, posing yet another obstacle as Osman fights to reunite with Bala and their daughter.