'I'm sorry, Mi-ran.'
'But this is the best choice for us all.'
- Where's the operating room? - It's down that way.
Is the surgery over?
If you have a heart, shouldn't you ask if I'm okay?
I'm glad you're alright.
Excuse me.
Where is Kim Mi-ran?
She left with her guardian.
Her guardian?
Jail is definitely no place to visit. Especially not twice.
Ugh, my body aches.
What happened? I thought we were going to the pound for sure.
Did Mi-ran get us out?
That girl. She still cares for her mother despite it all.
I ache all over.
What the...? What's this?
What happened here?
The signed note. The one his mother signed is gone.
What scum.
They stuffed us in jail on false charges and stole the signed note!
Goodness.
Mi-ran. What happened?
We came from the hospital.
What?
Then...?
I'll be going. I'll come back tomorrow.
Take care of yourself.
Don't come. We have no more reason to see each other.
Mi-ran.
Call me when the money's ready.
Bastard, get out before I hurt you!
Don't even, after everything you did.
Makes me so angry when I think of what he did.
He's not the one for you. Forget him.
Does it hurt?
You poor thing. Why did you have to love him?
Such a terrible, terrible love.
Don't cry in front of me.
You might be foolish enough to cry over love, but not me.
So no more talk about love.
Me? I gave up on love a long time ago.
I wouldn't buy love even if it were dirt-cheap and on sale.
It's too bothersome and not worth it.
Who's the one who went to jail because of a guy?
I aborted my baby for you!
I don't love Mister Cho. I just feel attached to him.
Otherwise life would be empty and lonely.
You'll see when you're my age. Love doesn't last.
Love, attachment. Same difference.
Get out.
Eat something before you rest. I'll make some seaweed soup.
Reserve me a ticket to New York.
Yes, sir.
As soon as possible.
And keep an eye on her until she's on the plane.
Yes, sir.
Now that we've cleared the weeds, shall we get started on some real work?
What? You got stuck in an elevator?
The elevator in my apartment building is always causing trouble.
I'm afraid to ride it.
Eat more, eat more.
You gotta take care of yourself after an operation like that.
GA-EUN
Who is it?
The person I abhor the most.
The person I wish would disappear from the face of the earth.
Ran, I heard you left the hospital with a guardian.
What happened?
Call me when you hear this, okay?
What? You didn't abort the baby?
What are you thinking?
Don't nag. I know it's crazy.
You told the father you erased the baby and you're going to New York.
And you'll raise the baby on your own?
Are you so determined to ruin your life?
I'm not trying to ruin my life. I'm trying to save it.
Mi-ran.
I'm going to have this baby and get Jung-woo back.
I need your help. Please.
Mi-ran, why are you so hung up on this guy?
He's not the only man in the world.
Because he's Ga-eun's. Because he's her man.
If she didn't love him, I wouldn't care so much.
But she thinks the world of him. Her life depends on him.
Why should I give him up? I'm just gonna have to steal him away.
What if you lose him and your life is ruined?
Think I'll let him get away with that?
Don't worry. I won't go down alone.
I'll take them both down with me.
Wow, your office is impressive.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to thank you.
Huh?
You helped Mi-ran's mother, right?
Huh? You met with Mi-ran?
No, I talked to Dad.
And... tada!
What is this?
Dad gave it to me. Money to get a condo.
You hold onto it. I have to go to the orphanage.
Did he tell you that I helped Mi-ran out?
I think he heard that from the lawyer. Why?
You didn't help her mother out?
Huh? No, I did...
I warned him about you.
I told him you married Ga-eun because you're after the company.
Your father didn't say anything else?
Like what?
Nothing, never mind.
You can go to the orphanage on your own? Want a ride?
I go there all the time.
Worried someone's gonna kidnap me?
Yeah.
I'll try not to get kidnapped.
I hope we hear news about Sung-eun soon.
Pray that we do, okay?
I will. Go on.
Okay.
Bye.
Then take care.
I'll call you.
Looks alright to me. What do you think?
It's not as big as I thought it would be.
Want to see another place?
I hope we hear news about Sung-eun soon.
Young-gyu, I need you to find someone.
A little boy lost a long time ago.
The name's Yoo Sung-eun. He was six at the time.
Ga-eun's younger brother.
Smells spoiled, don't you think?
Whaddya lookin' at?
We gotta make rounds before the presentation.
I'm going. Stop nagging me.
And don't get so informal when the employees aren't around.
We're alone. Who cares?
I'm okay. I'm afraid your tongue will slip and ruin Uncle's project.
- Father's project? - Yeah.
No one knows who you are aside from a few people.
After everything he put you through, you can't blow your cover now.
When will he tell people about me?
Alright, Jae-bum. I'll be careful.
Okay, let's go.
Isn't that...?
Watch it.
Stop right there!
My wallet. My memory card!
Catch that thief! Someone help!
Stop!
Hey, kid. Stay outta my territory.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I almost lost something very important. Thank you.
You smell of money. They can catch the scent a mile away.
It's still here. Thank goodness.
The memory card's intact?
Yeah. Thank you again.
I could've been in real trouble. Thank you.
I'm in a hurry so I have to go. Contact me here.
I'll make it up to you.
The planning team director of Dream?
Add to Noma's business know-how our capital and business infrastructure
and we will be able to upgrade Noma's worth to better both parties.
Thank you.
You did well, Jae-bum. You, too, Seo-jin.
It's no big deal.
We would've been in trouble if we didn't get back the memory card.
That was real close.
- You'd better compensate him heavily. - I will.
Oh right, we forgot to ask for his number.
We gave him your business card, so he'll call.
Congratulations, Jae-bum.
This is just the start.
Congratulate me when we've successfully taken over Noma.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
- And how am I like Father? - He never lets go of anything he's after.
True. And now he's determined to marry me off.
So very true.
So which department does your girlfriend work for?
Jae-bum, you're dating someone at work?
Uncle, can you please wait until I'm ready to introduce you?
I won't believe it 'til I see her for myself.
Fine, but I won't wait long.
- That's enough for today. - Drink up.
I was worried when I couldn't reach you.
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah. I'm getting ready to go to America.
What? Thought you were gonna get married.
It just happened.
So that's what you wanted to tell me.
And what do you mean you got surgery?
You didn't...?
I did.
Ran.
Don't look so shocked.
How could you decide that? Did you break up with him?
No. He's gonna divorce and come to me.
I didn't want to wait here so I'll wait in the States.
So why abort...?
I gave it up since I don't think now is the right time.
I can always get pregnant again.
Don't worry. We won't ever break up.
I told you, him and I are fated. We can't ever be forced apart.
Hi, Jung-woo. No, I'm outside.
I'm with...
Yeah, I'm going home soon.
Is something wrong?
You remember that?
Alright, I'll see you there.
Was that Jung-woo?
Why didn't you let me tell him we're together?
I'm just a little embarrassed.
Embarrassed? Why?
My mom.
It's one thing for you to know. He's a different story.
What did he say? He wants to have dinner?
Yeah. Truth is, today's the day we first met.
The day you first met?
Yeah. Not at school but when we had our first official date.
That day's today?
Do you know where we went?
Where?
The Han River riverbank. We rode bikes in this cold weather.
Technically speaking, he taught me how to ride a bike.
So you're meeting there today?
Yup. Want to come with me?
This could be your farewell party since I won't see you for a while.
What time are you meeting?
At six.
We'll help you feel better. Join us, okay?
Sorry, but I can't make it today.
Let's throw that party next time, okay?
Hey, Mi-ran. I was just about to call you.
Why? Is the money ready?
It is. Let's meet tomorrow afternoon. I also have a plane ticket for you.
Forget tomorrow. I want to meet today.
Today?
Yes, today. Just drop the money off.
I don't want to see your face for long anyway.
Come by my house.
Let's meet outside. I have a dinner appointment.
Did you forget about my surgery? I'm still recovering.
No one's home so don't worry.
Alright then. I'll go right now.
Ga-eun, time for you to find out...
what it's like to wait for someone who's not coming.
I brought some porridge for you.
You bought this for me?
The money I promised.
So this is really the end of us.
Eat it while it's still hot.
Forget the porridge. Can you reheat the seaweed soup?
It's too cold for me to eat now.
You can do that much as a final gesture, can't you?
Fine.
Dressed like that?
Take off your coat and get comfortable.
And get me some kimchi from the fridge.
Jung-woo, I got here early. Where are you?
Call me.
I'll be there soon so wait for me.
Here, it's ready. Have some.
I don't have much strength.
Can you help me with the kimchi?
Here.
Oh no, Jung-woo. You okay?
Oh no, this is bad.
I didn't know this was in the pocket.
Sorry, Jung-woo. I should've been careful.
Sorry.
What's going on? He said he'd be here soon.
Did he get into an accident?
No, probably just traffic.
Jung-woo, please hurry.
Hi, Ga-eun.
Why did you come without Jung-woo?
Mother, did he call you by any chance?
He called earlier to say you two were eating out.
You didn't meet him?
Sa-rang, wait a bit longer. You'll live with your father soon.
Ga-eun, sorry. Did you wait long?
Something urgent came up.
Then you should've called. Couldn't even bother to call?
I waited for you in the freezing cold.
I'm sorry, okay? Really sorry.
Let go. How could you desert me like that?
Sorry. Forgive me this once.
Ga-eun.
So you got the money from Ga-eun's father and paid the tramp?
And you were with her instead of with Ga-eun?
It ended up that way.
Goodness. I wondered why Ga-eun seemed so upset.
That's sad.
What are we going to do about moving out?
Leave that to me. I have a plan.
I have no more money.
You have to make sure Ga-eun lives here.
I know, I know. Think I don't got the smarts for that?
Where do you think you got your brain? Mine works even faster.
You concentrate on making a baby, you hear.
If she becomes pregnant, we don't have to suck up to her family.
You understand?
That darned Mister Cho...
Turns out he's been convicted for fraud as well as gambling in the past.
When I get my hands on him...
Why tell me this?
Who else would I tell? There's no one else here.
Once I leave, I'm never coming back to Korea.
So forget that I'm your daughter and take care of yourself.
Going to America?
I'm going with you. You were gonna go alone?
And leave me to fend for myself?
You've always done just fine without me.
You expect me to survive on my own?
Then help Mister Cho out of jail, in the least.
Thought you were mad at him. Just leave him in jail.
I'm not really mad at him.
You're not really going to leave me all alone, are you?
Mi-ran, take me with you, okay?
Why would I take you? You're nothing but a burden.
Heavy and unnecessary excess baggage.
You little...
Two days.
In just two days, Kim Mi-ran will disappear.
It's me. Where are you?
Back at the obstetrician's office.
What? Why is she back there?
Don't tell me she didn't get the surgery.
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