I'll take care it, so please leave me alone.
Things are hectic as it is!
Why are you making a big deal over nothing?
Honey, what is it?
Mom?
Jinwu, did you have a good day?
What's going on?
- The madam and... / - You're home.
Episode 20
You're home early.
You weren't so busy today?
Honey?
I'm tired. Don't talk to me.
Hello?
Did you get home alright?
Yes.
I wanted to spend more time with you.
But I let you go home because of Yeonhui.
Be good to her.
Where are you? Home? Should I come over?
Think of it as charity and
spend time with Yeonhui.
Yes, I mean it.
I really want to see you.
I mean it, too.
Even so, you must be patient.
See you tomorrow. Bye.
I'm a bit late, sir. I'm sorry.
I can't trust someone who isn't on time.
This is why I like you.
I shouldn't let myself like you...
But I can't help it.
You're a master of evasion.
What would you like to drink?
I'd like a cocktail, please.
Bloody Mary?
You have a great memory.
I don't have a great memory.
You just left a lasting impression.
Why did you want to see me today?
You seemed wary about getting close to me,
so I want to talk about work instead.
I sent you an email.
Could you look it over?
Email?
It's not a direct proposal.
It's a proposal someone sent me.
I still lack experience and
judgement in this field.
I'd like to ask for your fatherly advice.
I know you're busy but please look over it.
You want me
to look over a proposal and give you advice?
If I do, what do I get in return?
Even the fiercest snake
needs special counseling sometimes.
I like you! You know just what to say!
Yes, drink up.
I'll give you the poison that'll kill the snake.
I, Lee Hwayeong, will give it to you.
Oh, my back.
I'm worn out.
My back hurts.
Let's take a break.
Mom, are you tired?
Sora, don't give your mom all your attention.
I need some attention, too.
My back hurts a lot.
I'll massage you after her.
Ask your own child when you get one.
That'll take too long.
That's why you should get married.
You have nothing to offer
yet your standards are so high.
How do you expect to get married?
What do you think of Gonghui?
Chuja.
What?
She's a bit short, but she's kind and sweet.
You're just as short as she is.
Hey!
Everyone says I look young and beautiful.
A young, beautiful witch!
Hey! You jerk!
In any case, I prefer taller women.
So is there a tall woman who likes you?
No, I'm just saying.
Hwayeong hasn't been back for long
but she has so much stuff.
How will we organize them all?
It's your mom.
I wanted to live with you,
so I moved your things into my house.
Don't be wary. Just come home.
Your mom, Bae Chuja.
Go wash your feet!
Move aside.
One more.
What are you doing?
I was just about to go to the next level.
Have you no conscience?
I have a conscience!
I'm the most conscientious person around.
Are you sure about that?
Think about it.
I clean floors all day long at work.
Shouldn't you hop up and volunteer
to do it for me when I do this here, too?
Isn't that only right?
This is why I can't help but despise you!
Okay, I'll do it.
Forget it.
Do you think Hwayeong will move in with us?
What if she goes to a hotel instead?
We'll have to wait and see.
Huh? It's Hwayeong.
Come inside.
Hwayeong, welcome back.
Mom, what do you think you're doing?
Come inside and sit.
I bet you were surprised
when you got home, huh?
Let me explain.
Why are you doing this to me?
When will you stop dragging me down?
I'm not trying to drag you down.
Then what do you call this?
Why did you take all of my things?
Because you're my daughter!
Hwayeong, calm down and...
You don't know anything, so stay out of it!
What? Why wouldn't I know?
Must you do this to your own mother?
Do you think we moved your things in here
because we had nothing better to do?
Lee Hwayeong, think about it.
How long has it been since you got back?
And I've only seen you once since,
at the restaurant.
Did you make the effort to see me after that?
This isn't right.
I may not be much help to you
but this isn't right.
I know that you hate us for doing this.
But I...
Fine.
I know that I'm useless to you.
But that doesn't change the fact
that I'm your mom.
Hwayeong, let's live together.
I want to live with you.
Mom.
When you get married, we won't be able to
live together, even if we wanted to!
We don't have much time left together!
You've been living in the States
and you want to live apart again?
We decorated your room nicely.
Your uncle applied new wallpaper.
Even if you can't stand it,
can't you stay just for one year?
Or even just a few months? Live with us!
Hwayeong?
Forgive me for everything I've done!
Oh, my darling daughter.
This is crazy. How pathetic!
Hwayeong.
Don't you know how to knock?
I brought you some coffee.
Did I ever ask for coffee?
Mom said that you need your coffee
as soon as you wake up.
I don't want it. Don't do this ever again.
Good morning.
Did you sleep well?
Come on. Let's have breakfast.
Hurry. The soup will get cold.
It's a feast fit for a king.
What's the occasion?
I guess you've done some
cooking for Hwayeong.
Of course.
Let's eat.
It's the best.
- How is it, Sora? / - Ditto.
I'm going to call the moving services in a bit
and move back out.
Did you think I'd move back in
if you moved my stuff in here so thoughtlessly?
How can you be so unreasonable?
Hwayeong.
Please don't be like this.
Why are you torturing me like this?
Leave me alone.
I'm not torturing you.
I'm doing this for your sake!
For my sake, just leave me alone.
Mom.
I...
I really didn't want to tell you this but...
Hwayeong, I don't have
much time left.
I won't be able to live much longer.
I have cancer.
What do you mean?
Is it really cancer? What kind of cancer?
Mom.
I received a checkup through work.
And I have a malignant tumor in my throat.
It's laryngeal cancer.
- Chuja! / - Mom...
I didn't want to burden you with this.
So I wasn't going to tell anyone.
Go to the hospital right now.
I'll pay for the treatment.
So Hwayeong,
please stay with me for the time being.
Don't give up on your poor mom.
That's my one and only wish.
Sora.
Mom.
Mom...
I've read all of your suggestions.
Some of you wrote that
we should go on the postponed picnic.
So I've decided
to schedule a picnic in the near future.
Isn't it great?
I hope all of you will be there.
I'll consult with Ms. Lee about the schedule
and make an announcement.
That's all.
Cheese.
Whiskey.
- Chef Bae? / - Yes?
Is something wrong?
You don't look happy.
There's trouble in my family.
I'm sorry.
That's strange.
I keep thinking about Chef Bae.
Come in.
I wanted to talk to you about the workshop.
Ms. Lee?
What's wrong with Chef Bae?
I'm not sure.
Ms. Jeong, about the workshop...
Will you tell him I want to see him?
Yes, I'll do that.
About the workshop...
Right now.
Okay then.
But the workshop...
Ms. Lee!
What are you doing?
Tell him to come here!
This is a very important proposal.
Fine, I'll tell him right away.
Chef Michael Bae?
Go to Ms. Jeong. She's looking for you.
Did you ask for me?
Yes, have a seat.
Chef Bae?
Is something wrong?
Do you have a complaint, perhaps?
It's nothing like that.
Then why do you look so gloomy?
Ms. Jeong?
Now you're going to
manage my emotions, too?
It's just that we're in the service industry.
My uniform, hair, fingernails, toenails...
All of that are perfect and clean.
I took a shower and
brushed my teeth before work.
Okay, you may go now.
I'm going to go out during break.
Why?
Is it okay or not?
Chef Bae!
Why are you getting mad at me?
I don't have to take this from you!
I'm sorry.
There's a problem at home.
Chef Bae?
Can't you tell me what it is?
Oh, no.
Here.
My sister has cancer.
Oh, no.
Good morning, cutie pie.
What are you two doing?
Hey!
Ma'am, how are you?
Who cares if she's the CEO?
She can't glare at me like that!
Gosh.
What are you mumbling to yourself?
Oh, that old lady.
It turns out she's the CEO of this company.
What? Really?
How did she get so lucky
and strike it so rich?
Hello?
Hi, Chansik.
What? You're nearby?
Chuja.
What are you doing here?
You're Chuja's brother?
How do you do?
Oh, my goodness.
You're truly handsome.
You have a great smile!
You're just my style.
Hey, shouldn't you get going?
- Me? / - Yeah, you.
Why leave? Your brother is here
so I should offer him some coffee.
You can go now.
Okay, Bae Chuja. I'm leaving.
Well, handsome.
See you later.
So what's up?
What bring you here?
Chuja.
I know how you feel.
Don't pretend to be okay.
It hurts me to see you like this.
What the heck are you talking about?
I did some research on laryngeal cancer.
You can end up losing your voice.
So you should talk all you want
and yell it out if it hurts.
I called all my friends from law school
to look for a great hospital so don't worry.
Okay, thank you.
You're the only one who cares.
You're like a husband and a son to me.
We're the most perfect siblings on earth.
Right.
When is the maturity date for your savings?
And the maturity date
for the one from January?
Which bank is it?
Wait, what's the PIN number?
And where do you keep your signature seal?
You jerk!
What's wrong?
Your sister is about to die
and all you care about is money?
We'll have to pay for your treatment.
I was a fool to have trusted you.
I'd be too angry to die.
You good-for-nothing jerk!
Chuja, where are you going?
Chuja!
I heard they have great food here.
It's here.
- Enjoy your food. / - Thank you.
It's spicy, cooling and tasty.
I'm so happy.
I know how you love your noodles!
Are they better than my dishes?
Your dishes are just as good.
Right?
I can't believe how convincing you were!
Laryngeal cancer.
If I didn't do that, Hwayeong wouldn't
have returned home.
She's be out the door instantly.
I did make her stay
but I don't know what to do next.
Why does it have to be him of all people?
He's married with a child.
I do like the fact that he's rich.
Do you think it's because of the child?
Though she was just the surrogate,
she did give birth to that child.
So her attachment for the kid...
Where did Byeongguk go now?
He has a lunch appointment
with branch managers
of the Gyeonggi-do region.
And Grace Lee?
Does she come here every day?
Yes, she has to work on the Lasar deal.
Okay, go back to work.
Yes, ma'am.
Mr. Jeong?
What brings you here?
This is my company. That's why I'm here.
What are you doing here?
Please don't take it the wrong way.
I'm here because of work.
Work?
I told you never to come back here again.
I'm sure you know why I come here.
You don't think I come here
because of the money you offered, do you?
What?
How dare you talk to me that way!
Calm down.
Mother.
Mother?
What do you intend to do?
Why did you come back here?
Tell me.
Tell me your true intentions!
I love Mr. Jeong Byeongguk.
How dare you say such a thing?
Shut your mouth!
How dare you!
Who did you say you love?
Mother.
I truly love him.
And no one is as good as me by his side.
I hope you understand that, mother.
I'm sorry. I should get going.
That wretched thing!
Get it together.
This can't stop me.
I have to be strong.
Be stronger, Lee Hwayeong.
It's me. I'm almost there.
Mr. Jeong Byeongguk,
I don't think things will work out with Lasar.
And our relationship ends here.
Hello? Hello?
Why would she say that?
What's going on?
Hwayeong?
What's the matter?
It's just as I said.
I don't think we should go any further.
Did someone say something?
Tell me what happened. Be specific!
Hwayeong, Hwayeong.
Hwayeong...
Mom.
Did you say something to Grace Lee?
We're close to finalizing the deal.
So why did you aggravate her?
What?
I know what you're thinking
but please be patient for a little longer.
We're very close to striking the deal.
Once it's finalized...
If it's finalized, you think it'll be over?
Yes.
You fool!
Yeonhui.
Hwayeong!
I came here to have some great coffee.
Is it okay?
- Yeongeun? / - Yes?
I'd like a cup of hot Americano.
Okay.
Thank you for the flowers you sent.
You're welcome.
That was the least I could do
after what I've put you through.
Thank you for being so understanding.
How is Jinwu doing?
He's doing well. Why do you ask?
In the photo that you sent me,
Jinwu looked like an angel.
His smile is so lovable, so cute.
I feel happy just looking at it.
Can I meet Jinwu, just once?
I really want to see him.
Okay.
I'll introduce you to my angel.
When? How about tomorrow?
My treat!
What is Jinwu's favorite food?
Mother, you're here.
This is my mother-in-law.
Hello, mother.
Mother, are you okay?
Grandma, are you very sick?
Oh, my dear grandson.
Mother, you should get some more rest.
I'm fine.
I must have had a heat stroke. It's been so hot.
Huija!
Why are you so frantic?
What happened? You passed out?
I didn't pass out.
I had a dizzy spell from the heat.
Stop making a fuss and let me be.
Why did you go to the office in this heat?
Jinwu, you should make grandma feel better.
Yes, you're like medicine to your grandma.
Jinwu, make her better.
Oh, my dear grandson.
Let's go, Jinwu.
- Let's go. / - Wait.
You can go.
But Jinsuk, we need to talk.
How is she?
Better but we should make her some porridge.
What is it, Huija?
We have to do something.
We must, before it gets out of control.
I saw Hwayeong at the office earlier.
And she dared to call me "mother"!
What?
This will drive me to an early grave for sure!
She's a real shrew indeed!
What did she do to my innocent son?
She's got him wrapped around her little finger!
Dad?
Hello, my darling son!
Dad, grandma fainted today.
She said her head hurts.
I know.
That's why I came home early.
How is she doing?
Go inside and see her.
I think she had a heat stroke.
I'll be back.
She won't be phased by what we say.
Byeongguk is the problem here.
I know.
Come in.
Mom, are you okay?
I told you so, didn't I?
Why did you come to the office?
This is all your fault.
I'm in this mess because I can't trust you
to do anything right!
Mom.
What'll you do?
Are you going to end it
with Grace Lee or not?
I told you several times. It's work!
Give up that US contract.
Mom!
Give it up.
Let's give it up.
You're not being rational right now.
You know very well how important the deal is.
Aunt Jinsuk, say something!
I have nothing to say.
I prefer to be on the sidelines.
I understand that you're worried.
But I'm not involved with Grace Lee.
It's just a misunderstanding.
You wretched thing!
You're no son of mine!
I saw it with my own two eyes
and you're denying it?
Do you know what that shrew said?
I told her to leave you.
And she asked for $10 million.
$10 million!
I thought I told you that it's over.
Let's meet. We need to talk.
There's no need.
I just miss you.
Fine. I don't need the contact.
I miss you, don't you get it?
I'll call you back later.
Why are you here?
You should look after mother.
Your mother told me to see what you're up to.
I feel like something's going on.
What?
You, your mother and Aunt Jinsuk.
I feel like you are all hiding something from me.
We're not hiding anything.
What would we have to hide?
Well, something seems off.
Wash up.
Hey. It's me.
Aren't you going?
Hey, where shall we meet?
Where are you now?
I'll go to you.
So you said that the deal was off?
You know that the contract
isn't important to me.
I'm just so happy being able
to be with you again.
Don't you trust me?
I do. Why wouldn't I trust you?
$10 million?
Why did I ask for $10 million?
It's hard to calculate it with money.
But you mean
more to me than $10 million.
You've got to be kidding.
I'm not kidding.
You'll stay by my side, won't you?
You won't toss me aside again, will you?
Hwayeong.
Answer me.
I really want to hear your answer.
I won't.
What will I do?
I'm damned if I do, damned if I don't.
Shall I ask Jinsuk?
Jinsuk, wake up.
I have to discuss something with you.
Jinsuk?
You're dead, dork.
Chef Bae...
Chef Bae.
Where have you been?
Mom!
Did you meet up with her again?
Do you know who she is?
Not this again, mom!
I told you this is about work!
Be quiet.
Listen carefully.
Grace Lee, Lee Hwayeong is...