Eventually she returns to beg for forgiveness from the now successful Leonardo, who accidentally is murdered by her husband when he confronts the two in a jealous rage. A subplot hinting at Leonardo's homosexuality involved his close friendship with his young assistant, a painter named Melzi.
In the end, she seeks forgiveness from Leonardo, who has become successful. Her husband kills him in a jealous rage during their confrontation. There is also an underlying storyline about Leonardo's potential homosexuality, which involves his close relationship with his young assistant, a painter named Melzi.