Sophie is walking in the park when she spots Fedora's coach. Terrified, she runs to take refuge at Fleurville. Mr de Ruges decides to go to Rean to meet Mrs Fichini and inform her that he plans to adopt Sophie. When he returns, he announces that Fedora is dying and that she wishes to see Sophie. She has no objection to Mr de Ruges and Mrs de Fleurville becoming Sophie's legal guardians. Sophie goes to see Fedora with Mr de Ruges. In her final moments, Mrs Fichini asks for Sophie's forgiveness. Sophie, moved, forgives her. A fancy dress ball is organised as a leaving party for Jean and Leon. The children find out that Elisa and Hurel are going to be marries so they decide to dress up as brides and grooms. Couples are thus formed: Sophie and Jean, Leon and Camille, Paula and Marguerite. Mrs de Rosbourg is pregnant and asks Sophie if she will be the godmother of her child. If it's a girl, she will be called Pauline...
Sophie se promène dans le parc lorsqu'elle aperçoit une calèche arriver dans la cour du Château de Réan, aux armes de madame Fichini. Terrorisée, elle court se réfugier à Fleurville. Monsieur de Rugès décide d'aller à Réan afin d'y rencontrer madame Fichini pour lui faire part de son souhait d'adopter Sophie.
