Episode 39
Honey.
Why did you come home?
You should've checked into the hospital.
Or you should've stayed
at your parents' house.
I'm sorry.
I really am sorry, Baek Yeonhui.
I'm a real jerk.
I must have been out of my mind,
since you didn't give me attention.
And then, by sheer coincidence,
I found out Grace was our surrogate.
I should've ended things then, as mom said...
Did you have dinner?
Change and come down. I'll set the table.
I had forgotten...
How much I really love you.
How I can never live without you.
I must have forgotten for a moment.
Please believe in me.
Byeongguk.
Change and come down. I'll set the table.
Honey.
No, no....
I'm sorry.
I must've fallen asleep.
Will you clean this up, ma'am?
You don't look well.
You should go lie down again. Come on.
Come on. Careful now.
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
I'm fine, so go have dinner.
Grace Lee
Get some rest.
And?
After Yeonhui's father chewed you out,
did you finally snap out of it?
I don't care if he is Yeonhui's dad.
I don't like anyone scolding my precious son.
Don't put yourself in such a position again.
I'm sorry.
Hand over all Lasar dealings to Mr. Lee.
And you keep out of it.
Okay.
It kept ringing. You have messages.
Yeonhui and Seongbin's Special Friendship
What... What is this....
What is this atrocity?
What is it?
Mom, just ignore it.
I asked Yeonhui. She said it wasn't like that.
No, I won't let it slide this time.
No way.
Mother.
I begged for forgiveness in earnest,
offering you consolation every which way
because I felt bad that my son cheated on you.
And you stabbed me in the back like this?
Mother, what are you saying?
Look at it for yourself.
I knew something was strange.
He cared for you too much
for you to just be college friends.
Are you still going to deny it?
This isn't what it seems, mother.
Seongbin and I never did anything
like what you might be thinking.
You think I'll believe that?
There are so many racy pictures!
And you expect me to believe you?
Yes. Please, mother, you must believe me.
Why? Why should I believe you?
Let's hear your excuse.
Everyone's talking about how my son cheated.
Your father even scolded him for it!
And you were gallivanting with this guy?
What excuse could you have?
Mother.
Mom.
Please don't do this.
You know Yeonhui wouldn't do that.
Byeongguk!
I chose to be with her.
Haven't you known her for 10 years?
They say that you never know
someone completely. And it's true!
You're my son, and yet
I had no idea you could do such a thing!
I'm sorry, mother.
I should've thought before acting.
But I swear, nothing ever happened.
Mom, I believe her.
So please don't do this.
You good-for-nothing fool.
I don't know why all of this
has been happening to us.
Oh, my. How could this be?
I had no idea,
so I only scolded Byeongguk.
How could she?
I'm so upset.
Even if they're just friends,
what would people think who saw them?
I am truly at a loss for words.
Who sent these pictures, anyway?
Who else? It was probably Hwayeong.
That conniving wretch.
How dare she do this to us?
Huija.
You should ignore it the more she does this.
If we succumb to her games,
we're only letting her win.
No way. What does she take me for?
I forgot to mention this, since I've been so busy,
but the lawyer will come by today.
I used our stocks as collateral for a loan.
When he comes, just sign the papers.
Stock prices are soaring right now.
Do you have to do this right now?
I don't have any cash.
Do you know the cost
of entering the US market?
I know, but...
Don't worry.
I won't go bankrupt or anything.
- Hwayeong! / - Hwayeong!
Yeah?
Are you going to work?
Yeah, what's up?
Oh, nothing.
Geez.
If I knew how to speak English,
I'd call Lasar and tell them
to transfer Hwayeong back to the States.
And to never let her return to Korea.
I'd send them a letter of appeal or something.
Shik, you know a bit of English, don't you?
Of course! What do you take me for?
I went to law school!
I passed the first round of the bar exam twice.
Right, Sora?
Right, Uncle Chansik!
Then could you get Lasar's number
without Hwayeong knowing and call them up?
Ask them to transfer her to the States.
I could, but I don't know who to talk to.
I can't call up just anyone.
You and your excuses. I know you!
You act all smart, but what good is that?
Why are Hwayeong and I so unlucky?
Well, my life's no walk in the park, either.
I had finally found the love I was destined for...
What? Love?
Huh?
Oh, never mind.
By the way, what do you think of my boss?
The owner of the restaurant?
Do you like her?
What are you saying? I'm just asking.
A woman should be petite like me
with small, delicate features. And pretty, too!
Your manager looks like an Amazon woman
with too much makeup and plastic surgery.
Plus, she acts like she's all that,
dressed in all brand-name clothes.
I pity the fool who ends up with her.
Dear me.
You can tell just by looking at her.
Housework would come second.
Her husband would become her slave.
She'd be a total spendthrift and go bankrupt.
So don't even think about it.
Don't say that. You're no different.
You gambled us into bankruptcy, too!
You're asking for it, you little jerk!
You fool, you!
I told you not to treat Uncle Chansik like that.
How many times must I tell you?
Ow, my poor hand.
Alright.
Chansik and I are really close, that's why.
It's me.
We need to talk. Let's meet up.
You chased me away, saying you were busy.
What's come over you?
I said we need to talk. Come to the office.
I'm sorry, but I have a prior engagement.
See you at the informational session later.
- It's spic and span? / - Yes.
- Tables are set? / - Yes.
And is the kitchen stocked and prepared?
Yes.
Is the participant roster in order as well?
Yes, Ms. Jeong.
I arranged for Professor Oh's seat, too.
Professor Oh?
Ms. Lee, why are you bringing him up now?
Is he starting a venture capital company?
I'm not sure,
but he was the first to sign up for the session.
Anyway, this is a very important event for us,
so stay on your toes and avoid any mistakes.
Yes.
That'll be all. Cheese!
Whiskey!
Oh, Ms. Baek.
Thanks for your hard work while I was gone.
What's been going on?
Lots, actually.
A lot of our regulars asked if you'd quit
and wondered why you haven't been here.
Even the cleaning ladies asked about you.
Really?
Are you feeling better now?
I am, but later,
I have to go to headquarters.
I have a meeting today.
Don't worry.
I can handle the shop alone now.
Oh! You're back!
You're back at last!
Hello.
I was wondering where you'd been.
You look like you've been through a lot.
Have some iced coffee before going back.
Please have a seat.
I'll make it, Yeongeun. You can finish cleaning.
You're the best, Ms. Baek.
Let's sit down. It's so hot today.
Sit, sit. Come on.
She was so in love with my son that
she ran off, moved in with him,
and had his child.
If Donghyeon were still alive,
she could've become my daughter-in-law.
Oh, Donghyeon!
You're only a spirit now,
but she's... She's...
You poor soul!
Thank you.
What's wrong? Are you not well, ma'am?
I'm fine.
What's wrong, Chuja?
Is it menopause?
You were fine just a minute ago.
Oh, geez.
She was just complaining about how hot it was.
Oh, well. I'll drink both of these.
I'm such a fool. A complete idiot.
How could I be so foolish?
I'm the mother of Donghyeon and Hwayeong.
I should tell her that
and tell her to bring back my dead son.
I should grab her by the hair
and scream at her at the top of my lungs.
Or better yet...
Since I love money so much,
I should just ask her for
blood money, with interest for the past years.
With that money...
I could send Sora abroad to study.
According to the second quarter results,
the Gangnam store Ms. Baek is running
is the top store in the nation.
Please give her a round of applause.
Yeongeun, I was in a meeting.
What did you call about?
Someone's been waiting for you.
For me? Who?
Ms. Lee Hwayeong.
Why are you here?
Kids get bored easily,
so I got Jinwu new toys.
We don't need these,
so don't come back here again.
I didn't come to see you, Yeonhui.
I just came to deliver Jinwu's toys.
Perhaps I should give them to him in person.
What did you say?
I have to go through you.
There's no other way to connect with my son.
You won't let me into your home like last time.
Am I right?
I told you. Please stay away from Jinwu.
Have you forgotten?
I brought Jinwu into this world.
Isn't it natural for me to want to see him?
I want to see him without all this hassle.
And now,
you know why I'm so adamant about it,
so I thought you'd let me. You will, right?
Don't use Jinwu as an excuse.
If you had a conscience, you wouldn't use him
and act so low.
You lecture me about having a conscience?
Are you serious?
To me, of all people?
Don't make me laugh.
I know you're the one who sent
those photos to my mother-in-law.
How much longer will you do this to me?
What can I do to make you stop?
What do you want from me, Hwayeong?
I shouldn't have to spell it out for you.
I'm really sorry
about what happened to Donghyeon.
But that was really painful for me, too.
After he left like that,
I wanted to die along with him.
But...
I really did love him. I did.
Right. That's why you had his kid.
But where is that kid, anyway?
Tell me.
The child of you and your beloved Donghyeon.
Where is that child?
That child...
Speaking of the devil.
What do you think?
Don't drag it out.
You should just tell him the truth yourself.
You have a very colorful past.
It'd be so much fun if you told him.
Please don't. Don't do this.
I'll be back tomorrow at this time.
I'm sure I can see Jinwu then, right?
Sir, it's time for the informational session.
Why even talk to her?
I'm telling her after the informational session.
And I'll ask Lasar for a new representative.
Oh, that little witch.
Grace Lee?
President Gwak's waiting in the VIP room.
She's waiting for me?
Mr. Lee, you stay and welcome the guests.
Yes, ma'am.
Oh, you're here.
You're late. We're about to start.
Hello, everyone.
Thank you for taking the time
to attend the YM Group Informational Session.
First up, the CEO of YM Group,
President Jeong Byeongguk, will be speaking.
Hello, everyone. I'm Jeong Byeongguk.
Thank you for
your great interest in our restaurant.
Let's start with the presentation on the screen.
I received your pictures.
I could tell you've had a lot of experience
taking such pictures.
Pictures? I'm not sure what you mean.
But what will you do? It was all in vain.
You thought you could
split up Byeongguk and Yeonhui that way?
By making me hold something against her?
But they won't get a divorce.
Actually, they can't.
As you know,
they have a child together.
Jinwu, their son you gave birth to.
That thing with Seongbin?
I've known Yeonhui for 10 years now.
She's not a cheap tramp like you
who clings to every man she sees.
I know her.
Ma'am...
I didn't ask to see you so I could hear you talk.
When you came to my house unannounced,
I was upset, of course.
But I understand. You wanted to see Jinwu.
You're the surrogate, after all.
But from this point on, if you ever come
to the house or approach Jinwu again,
I'll take legal action.
Don't ever go near Yeonhui's shop.
I'll take legal action then, too.
You'll take legal action?
Then shall we take that route?
You think since you work for a big company
that you're untouchable or something.
But have you forgotten?
You came to me and asked to be a surrogate
so you wouldn't be out on the streets.
And you took $200,000 from me.
Sometimes, I wonder
what your life was like in the States.
I wonder how you got hired at Lasar
when you have nothing and are nothing.
I wonder who you seduced
so you could sleep your way to the top.
Just be honest and tell the world
that you were the surrogate for my family.
Your embarrassment will soon pass,
and that'd be the end of it.
Oh, but wait.
News travels fast online these days,
so you'd be a laughingstock in no time.
Everyone would know who you were.
How will you ever live that down?
But if you're ready to do that, you can.
I think you see where I'm coming from.
If you want to do that, please do.
Take legal action.
But did you say Yeonhui wasn't a cheap tramp
who clings to every man she sees?
Are you sure about that?
Maybe you just want to believe that.
But ma'am,
everyone has skeletons in their closet.
And nothing remains a secret forever.
What are you saying...
President Gwak, please join the session.
Go right ahead.
I have nothing else to lose.
The lawyer contacted you, right?
Yes, so I made the deposit
to the John Moss account, just as you asked.
When will you be going to the States?
You should check out
the factories and facilities.
I know that I should,
but I've had a lot on my plate with Yeonhui.
I can't seem to find the time.
Is Yeonhui doing better?
Yeah, she's better.
I can't believe I'm telling you about my family.
I'm sorry to worry you like this.
Oh, Sora!
Ms. Lee!
It's so hot out! What are you doing here?
Why am I here?
I'm here to deliver your rice rolls, of course.
Are you hungry?
I sure am!
I'd been craving your rice rolls.
Oh, I wonder where Chuja went.
Wait here. I'll go look for her.
- Okay. / - Cutie!
Sora.
Why are you here again?
I told you not to come.
Come on. I'll buy you some ice cream.
- Wait, mom. / - Hush.
Come on! I'm busy.
Hwayeong yelled at you for coming last time.
Why are you here again?
Don't come here anymore.
But mom, that lady...
That was the cafe owner, right?
I have to see her. I have to tell her something.
Don't.
You have no reason to see her.
I told you before.
Her son got hurt on the bike
because of me.
I have to apologize.
That's okay. I already apologized to her.
And I heard that the kid is fine.
He's all better now.
But...
I told you.
Don't ever meet her again.
You don't have to worry about me, either.
So don't bring me lunch anymore.
Mom, are you embarrassed of me?
What are you saying?
No, why would I be?
It's nothing like that.
Then are you afraid I'll be embarrassed?
Because you're a janitor here?
But I'm not! I respect you and your work.
You know what my friends say?
They say you look super-young for your age!
That you don't look a day over 40.
And that you're a stunning beauty.
Yeah, I'm a bit of a looker, huh?
That's why you're so beautiful, Sora!
- Right? / - Right!
You know what your mother said to me?
That you're definitely not getting divorced.
Is that true, Byeongguk?
Yes.
You haven't changed one bit.
You said you loved me, but it was all a lie.
I'm not the woman I used to be.
But you're still exactly the same.
You knew it was going to end up
at a dead end like this.
What about Jinwu?
What about him, the child you and I had?
Don't bring him up.
I'm the one who gave birth to him.
Yes, I know you did.
What if he finds out when he grows up
that the woman who split up his parents
was his surrogate mother?
Do you want that to happen?
That's your excuse?
You're slithering your way out with that?
I...
I love my wife.
I'm grateful that you love me.
And I'll always be grateful.
So this time...
Let's end it for real.
You...
Mr. Lee will be taking over the management
of the restaurant franchise.
And I won't be meeting with you privately.
Today will be the last time.
How is she different?
Does she seem that great to you?
Like she's some angel? Or some saint?
Don't mock her.
You shouldn't talk
about her like that. She doesn't deserve it.
But I deserve it?
Sure.
I'm cheap, and she's a saintly woman, is she?
She became your wife after hiding
all her dirty little secrets from the past.
She's got real skills.
But would you really
think of her the same way if you knew
she seduced a man, ran off with him,
lived with him, and had his child?
Would you still think of her as a saint?
I heard she fainted on your wedding day.
That she had uterine cancer and a hysterectomy
and can no longer have children.
You poor man.
She had another man's baby with no problem.
But to have yours, she used a surrogate
and went through all this trouble.
You...
You don't want to believe it, huh?
Then don't.
Go on living as a fool.
Live the rest of your life that way,
President Jeong Byeongguk.
My Dear Wife
No. Those were all lies.
Hwayeong was lying.
There's no way it could be true.
Yeonhui wouldn't have done that.
You don't want to believe it, huh?
Then don't. Go on living as a fool.
Live the rest of your life that way,
President Jeong Byeongguk.
- Hello, sir! / - Honey.
You...
Is the informational session over?
You...
Honey!