It's me.
Eun-young...
You're alive...
You're saying my name.
You jerk.
Why so quiet?
Say something.
I'm sorry.
And?
I shouldn't have left like that.
I shouldn't have done that to you.
I really shouldn't have.
Anything else?
But I had a reason.
What reason?
It's complicated. And it'll just sound like an excuse.
You acted like nothing was different, smiling like any other day.
But you disappeared without a trace, off the face of the earth.
I thought I was going to die from the pain. And five years have passed.
I deserve to know.
If you can't, make something up. Even a lie would suffice.
If you don't...
what does that make me?
Why make something up?
It's obvious, isn't it?
Why else do men suddenly leave their girlfriends?
I was sick and tired of you.
To be more honest...
I didn't want to accept the responsibility and go meet your parents.
Want it put more simply?
I left you five years ago, and that was the end of us.
Still don't get it?
Oh, do I feel stupid.
I should've hated you...
instead of looking for you everywhere.
I shouldn't have prayed so much that you'd at least be alive.
I shouldn't have waited for you. I see now that I was a fool.
A complete idiot.
You waited? For me?
I can't believe you.
I'm so sick of this.
That's a lie, isn't it? I'd prefer to think it's a lie.
Girls like you freak me out.
Let go. Let go of me.
Remember how I called you, that I was going to a wake?
Yeah.
Someone died because of me.
You killed that person?
It was suicide.
Who was it?
My father.
You thought you were an orphan, but your birthfather appeared...
only to commit suicide?
Your story's full of plot holes.
When we first met, I turned my back on him and left.
I thought I could do that.
While we were insanely happy...
he was in incredible pain, enough to want to die.
Ironic, isn't it?
Jeong-woo...
I'm not asking you to believe me.
Why... didn't you come back?
I couldn't.
I was...
I was afraid to go back to you and happiness.
Because I don't deserve to be happy.
I don't really understand. Everything's mixed up in my head.
I've thought of every possible reason in the past five years.
But seems I missed that one.
Forget all thoughts but one.
Kang Jeong-woo is a jerk who doesn't deserve to be in my life.
That's all you need to know... so that you can start over.
I'm hungry. Gotta go eat.
Bye.
I'll take you home.
I took on a job recently. I chauffeur the president of Dream In.
I want to be alone.
Oh, you surprised me. Just got home?
- Aren't you gonna come in? - What?
Oh, hi mom. I'm home.
Did you eat?
I did. I'm going to go rest.
What's with her?
Did something happen?
Why did you go? I told you not to.
You gotta tell me "I told you so" when my heart's been ripped to shreds?
That's not what I meant.
Forget it. I don't need either of you.
I'll just go join the chairman and die.
Mother, please.
I don't need you. Leave me alone.
Call me when you've calmed down.
I won't. I'm gonna stay in my room until I'm good and dead.
Huh, did I put in too much eyedrops?
My fake eyelashes are falling off.
And she was holding up so well.
- Did something remind her... - I'm home!
What is it?
Eun-young's in a bad mood.
I can't even go into my own room if she's in a bad mood?
- You've gotta be kidding me. - Stay here, I tell you.
Why? I have to change before dad comes home.
You divorced your brain, too, when you left your husband?
Your dad will flip if he sees you dressed like this.
Which is why I gotta get changed.
- I said stay here! - What's going on?
Fine. That'll cost you $20.
You little... I haven't got a cent in my name. You'll get nothing.
C'mon, you gotta invest some for me to find and marry a rich man.
Like a rich man would want a returned item like you.
Rich men can get all the virgins they want.
Sheesh, seriously.
My dear child...
your daddy's alive.
Isn't that great?
Isn't that happy news?
But I'm not so sure.
Should I forgive him? Or should I hate him?
I'm still a fool, aren't I?
I was afraid to go back to you and happiness.
Because I don't deserve to be happy.
Welcome home. How was your first day?
It was a bit chaotic. Still have leftover work to do.
Sweetie?
She's really upset. Go talk to her.
Later.
Get out, you jerk!
- Mother... - Why did you... where's Jeong-woo?
He went into the study. Says he has a lot of work left.
And you told him I'm wasting away in here?
Something along those lines.
That jerk! Ugh!
So a president just works as his mother dies a slow death in the other room?
Dream In isn't my private business.
And you were out of line today.
Not like I asked for everything. Just one pair of clothes.
You know how hard I worked to make you president!
Use this to buy what you want.
And go to a different department store.
Why should I?
I told you. Dream In isn't mine.
And I don't like you coming to Dream In.
Are you saying that you're ashamed of me?
That's not it. It's just that...
It's just that... what?
People are already gossping that I'm not the chairwoman's son.
Why add fuel to the flames?
Think I'm an idiot, don't you?
How is that different from being ashamed?
You don't appreciate what I've done to make you what you are today.
After the chairman passed...
Will you please stop it!
Fine, I'll stop.
- Take the credit card. - What's the credit limit?
To avoid future embarrassment.
You won't have any problems.
What is it?
You looked tired so I brought you some red ginseng tea.
You work things out with your mother?
Yeah, somewhat.
You should've told her to use a different department store.
You didn't tell her?
I'll take care of it. There's no need for you to interfere.
- Are you mad? - No, I'm not.
Sorry, I'm a little on edge.
Here, let me take a look.
- I'll get you relaxed... - I don't need you to.
Sweetie.
Sorry.
You must be really tired today.
I'll just go to bed.
D-dear...
So this woman's a high school drop-out?
Yes. Her father passed away 3 years ago.
And her mother's sick and went into a mental institution last year.
I'm sorry, my parents are abroad, celebrating their wedding anniversary.
So they must still be very much in love.
What's your educational background?
I graduated from a university in New Zealand.
Is that so?
- Which university was that? - Pardon?
- It was... - I remember you said Canterbury.
Yes, it was Canterbury University.
Hyeong-woo, isn't she a beauty?
Oh dear, he's so shy of women.
Hyeong-woo, I see you wear a whistle around your neck.
Is it a real whistle?
Sis, make him stop. People are staring.
Stop that.
Marrying my son means always receiving unnecessary attention.
Are you okay with that?
Of course. A disability is not a sin.
You practiced well.
Excuse me? I don't understand...
I could've ignored that you're a high school drop-out.
My son, too, is lacking, though in other ways.
I even could've ignored that your father was a gambler and your mother is crazy.
Cause that's less troublesome than you have a huge family.
But I won't stand for you lying to my face.
Wh-what is she talking about?
Is that all true? You're a total imposter!
Excuse me.
Dear me... oh my... I was completely fooled.
I never even imagined!
Of course not. Let's go.
Bathroom, please.
Sis! Sis!
You look so normal on the outside. How totally tragic your life must be.
Then again, God is quite fair. He did give you rich parents.
Don't go blowing that thing now!
You idiot. How dare you push me!
Try and push me again! I dare you!
- C'mon, push me! - What do you think you're doing?
Oh dear, sis...
Who are you to hit me?
Touch my son again and I'll kill you.
Got that?
Eun-young...
Who's in charge of Lee Sun-bok in 705?
That would be me.
Did you forget he has a CT scan today?
I verified the chart already.
What good is verifying it...
if you don't tell him to fast?
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
- I'll get you relaxed... - I don't need you to.
Sweetie.
Sorry.
Dear me, this is terrible. What am I to do?
Did something happen?
That idiot, she...
Oh, never mind. Lady, a glass of cold water.
She went grocery shopping. I'll get it.
That sly old fox. Pretending not to know when she already knew everything.
That was a ploy to show me up, wasn't it?
Here you go.
Someone tried to show you up?
I nearly got water up my nose because of you!
Are you still upset about yesterday?
Say what?
Shall we go shopping at Dream In to lift your spirits?
I'm only going to shop at other department stores.
Why do that when your son is the president of Dream In?
That great president son of mine says he's ashamed of me.
He acted that way yesterday because he was upset that you were mistreated.
Anyway, I don't want to go shopping today.
Thought you had a fur coat in mind.
That's true but...
No way I'm going back there after all that embarrassment.
All the more reason to go. They know who you are now.
What will they think if you're scared off by that?
Dress to impress, and I'll buy you the two most expensive items.
Two items?
A bag to go with the coat.
A bag, too?
What's your future wife like?
What happened? Was the woman a no-show?
Glass of cold water. Now.
Yes, ma'am.
A no-show for sure. He should just live alone.
Hello?
- It's me. - What's up?
We're here at Dream In. Buy us dinner?
- You're here? - Yes. We'll wait on the 1st floor. Bye.
Wow, mother. That looks stunning on you.
You know I'm quite the model, with this fabulous body of mine.
Famous designers are always calling me to have me try on their latest.
- It looks amazing on you. - Thanks, sweetie.
I'll take this one. Got any new, fashionable shawls?
- That's good with you? - Of course.
I'm starving. Where is he?
He said he'd be right down.
Shall we look at some sunglasses while we wait?
- It's not summer anymore, mother. - How outdated you are.
Sunglasses are for fashion, regardless of weather.
And the ultraviolet rays in winter are way harsher.
Go ahead and choose one. That looks good.
Welcome.
- I have a question. - Yes, ma'am?
Where's the president's office?
Do you have an appointment?
No. I just want to find out the contact info for the president's chauffeur.
I'm sorry, but it's against our policy to give you any direct contact info.
Then could you tell me when the president gets off work?
I couldn't because it differs every day.
I see. Thank you.
Eun-young.
Sorry. I just don't want to create unnecessary gossip.
It's okay. I'm the one who showed up abruptly.
So what brings you here?
Am I making you uncomfortable?
Not at all. I'm just a little taken aback.
How about dinner?
So you're completely free tonight?
Tonight?
Yeah, the president's on a business trip.
I'll bring the car around.
Oh, he left already? I see.
He should be here soon then. Bye.
- What's taking him so long? - He's on the way.
We should've started without him.
Sorry. Emergency meeting. The two of you have dinner without me.
Hyeong-woo, have some fruit.
You gonna stay there all night? Huh?
I'm warning you now. Being stubborn will get you nowhere.
Your tantrums won't bring Nurse Seo here anytime soon.
Mom...
Go to the hospital.
No.
Let's go, please.
Listen to me.
People who are bleeding and hurt go to the hospital.
Eat the fruit when you feel like it.
Say hello.
My dear child, I brought your father.
He's late, isn't he?
Please leave a message...
Why didn't you tell me?
I found out for sure the day you left.
And I waited to surprise you.
He was smart. He knew ahead of time that this world isn't worth living.
He left as soon as he came.
It was only 9 months, but he saved my life.
I wasn't eating or sleeping properly after you left.
I just wanted to die.
But every time I thought that...
he would send signs that he was hungry or tired.
And so he saved me.
He's a life-saver, isn't he?
Was he sick?
An accident.
I saw you on the street.
Or maybe I just thought it was you.
I blindly followed that person, and was involved in a hit-and-run.
I wanted to protect him.
I should've protected him.
But only I survived.
There were complications inside.
He never got to take his first breath.
How it must've hurt.
And I was so oblivious.
How he must have resented me!
- Eun-young... - I killed him.
He saved my life... but I took his away.
And I continued to eat and sleep, trying to live though he was dead.
I must be the worst mother in the world.
You're not. Don't say that.
No, I'm not done yet.
I wanted to tell him how sorry I was.
I wanted to ask for forgiveness.
But I didn't have the courage.
I was too scared.
Let it all out.
Cry all you want.
Say anything you want, all the words you've kept buried until now.
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