I took on a job recently. I chauffeur the president of Dream In.
You don't look so good.
I'm fine.
- Welcome back. - Thanks.
Jeong-woo, you alright? Did something happen?
Everything's fine.
- I just came back, ma'am. - I see.
Dinner's ready.
I'm not hungry. Eat without me.
Your stomach feeling uneasy? Would you like some gruel instead?
I'm fine. Go on and eat dinner with your husband.
What's with the massive mood swing?
Well, I'm starved. Let's eat.
What's this about Hyeong-woo getting married?
She used to be his nurse. His mother's eager to get them married.
- Let's go eat. - Yeah.
Mom.
Mom, sis is here.
The perfectionist makes one mistake... and what a huge mistake it is.
Mom.
Bastard. After years of being an invalid, he brings this on our heads.
I can't believe he did this to us!
Dad was just trying to do some good.
Don't worry, mom. There has to be a way out.
What possible way is there to save us from being evicted?
Not like we can find the crook who did this.
First things first, we need to move.
Move? Where?
Shall we live on the streets? At subway stations or under bridges?
- I'm not letting you... - It's the life I choose.
Might as well stick the knife in my chest now.
Then you'll be free to do what you want.
What other option do we have?
This is my lot in life.
What?
Are you going to make dad sleep on the streets?
What about the rest of the debts? His medication costs?
We'll deal with it.
Because of our debts I can't even touch my paycheck.
Let alone treat my friends to dinner.
I'd say that's rock bottom for me. I can't handle it if it gets worse.
Don't you worry. I won't ask you to carry the cross.
I'll go back to working in a kitchen!
Stop being so stubborn. You know that's nowhere near enough.
Let me do this, please.
Did she sweet talk you into this, waving this deed in your face?
Or did she threaten you?
You're wrong. No one's forcing me.
I can't take it anymore.
The weight's unbearable, mom.
I'm not selling myself for money. I'm relieving myself of this weight.
I want to be able to breathe easy.
That's why I chose this.
Was it that hard?
You little...!
Why didn't you say so sooner?
You're the one who kept quiet. And now you're trying to kill me.
Mom, that's not it at all.
You may not be holding an actual knife, but you're tearing my heart to shreds!
I'd rather we all die together.
What crazy mother would sell her daughter to live in a nice house?
You can't do this to me.
I may be lacking in all respects but I'm still your mother!
And your invalid father doesn't do much, but he's still your father.
It's not just about money. You know that.
The scar that still burns in my chest.
It's worse than his handicap.
Fine. You win.
I'll meet that driver guy you're so in love with.
You can marry him instead.
I can't marry him.
You said you love him.
You said he can make you happy.
Mom, he's someone you know.
I know him? Who?
My baby's father.
What?
The guy who left you a wreck five years ago?
Where is he?
Answer me!
He left. He won't ever come back.
How could you be such a fool?
Not once but twice? With the same guy?
Why are you so dumb? So stupid?
Why can't you live a normal, happy life like others? Why? Huh?
Why! Why!
I'm sorry.
For the love of God...
I'm sorry.
Sis...
Huh? Oh. We'll talk later.
Can't leave dad alone too long.
I believe I said I didn't want to talk.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
Fool.
This was what you wanted to prove to me?
I have no excuse.
Manager Han will take over the presidential duties for the time being.
You lay low until this passes over.
I can't accept that.
Excuse me?
I created this problem, it's my responsibility.
You dare to speak of responsibility?
You were treated like a bug in Japan.
You dirtied our company's image. That isn't enough for you?
Did you have men following me?
Word gets around. Did you think I wouldn't find out?
Come in.
- I'll come back later. - Just tell me.
The foreclosure is in progress. The sale will be determined soon.
How's Mr. Seo doing?
The surgery went well but we'll have to wait and see.
Good. Start preparing their new home.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm getting married.
Like you said, Kang Jeong-woo died 5 years ago.
Be happy.
I can't take it anymore.
The weight's unbearable, mom.
I'm not selling myself for money. I'm relieving myself of this weight.
I want to be able to breathe easy.
Hello?
This is Eun-young's mother.
Hello.
- Did I wake you up? - No, I was already awake.
I'm sorry about last time.
I tend to overreact and make mistakes. Blame my lack of an education.
Please don't say that.
Education has nothing to do with a mother's nature.
I understand why you did it.
Please say what's on your mind.
Eun-young's led an unfortunate life, thanks to two worthless parents.
Please take care of her.
Dress her up in fancy clothes and never let her feet touch the ground.
Like a princess, like a gem.
Treat her as a mother should, the way I couldn't.
- We should meet... - Just...
...listen, please.
The engagement or wedding...
we should do it while her father's still in the hospital.
- We should hurry. - Let's meet and talk about this.
How could I possibly face you?
Please take care of everything. I'll leave it all to you.
I'll take care of it.
One more thing...
The deeds for the apartment and store you sent along with Eun-young...
I accept them gratefully.
Thank you for accepting them graciously.
The house has already been prepared for your arrival.
Okay. Goodbye then.
Oh, what time is it?
You can sleep another half hour.
- You have an early meeting? - No, but I have work to do.
You should've told me. Breakfast probably isn't ready.
- And gotta pick out your clothes... - Hold up there.
I can handle it.
Fried eggs and a glass of milk. Can you do it in 10 minutes?
Give me five.
Still picking out your clothes?
I told the lady to throw this out.
I already told you I won't interfere.
Isn't it nice and clean, like new?
Throw it out.
Why? I thought you liked it.
I'm not gonna wear it.
Alright.
Sorry for shouting.
Cha-cha-cha!
The sun's been up for hours. Help me out, you lazy bum.
You feelin' sick?
Stop messing around and get to work.
We've gotta go check out the apartment.
What apartment?
The place we're moving into, of course.
Yong-sun's mother says living in an apartment requires a lot of things.
We've gotta figure out what to take and what to throw away.
What apartment are you talking about?
The one our in-law provided for us.
The way I see it, my daughter's a true blessing.
- Right? - Yeah.
Not you, you bum. Pack already!
Go get that. Seems our in-law sent someone to help us.
You must've taken a hit to the head.
- The master bedroom. - I see.
She wanted to come herself but there was an emergency at work
That's fine. I know she's busy.
I'm grateful that she filled the place with things we need.
I prepared just the basics. Tell me if you need anything else.
Oh no, nothing seems to be missing.
The household items are all good, but the place is smaller than I expected.
- Mom, what're you saying? - Ma'am...
I can find a bigger apartment.
No need to bother. This place is already furnished.
I'll have to settle for this, I guess. Enough about the apartment.
Did you say the sauna is next to the dept. store?
I'm sorry, but it's being remodeled.
You'll have to wait to see it.
It's being remodeled? How thoughtful of her.
Sounds good.
So this is what we get in exchange for my sister, huh?
I'll drive you back.
- Let's go. - We have other business.
Go on, sir.
- What business? - Ahem.
- Go on, you must be busy. - Goodbye then.
Goodbye.
We have no other business. We should've just accepted the ride.
Didn't you see the neighbors gossiping as we left?
Of course I did.
They avoided me when your dad collapsed, afraid I'd ask to borrow money.
Boy, were they surprised to see us drive off in an expensive car.
You happy?
Of course I am.
It's like a dream come true.
What's with you, mom? It's like you're glad to sell sis for all this.
That's right. I'm selling her.
I get a better life out of it. What's wrong with that?
Mom!
What's that? We're moving tomorrow?
I don't know what's going on. She's like a changed person.
Overnight she became a stranger. Suddenly 1300 sq. ft. is too small for her.
Let me talk to her.
I don't have time to chat.
I packed your things, too. You just have to unpack later.
We need to talk about this.
No time for that. I talked with your mother-in-law.
There's not enough time for a wedding.
For now we're going to settle for an engagement dinner on the weekend.
- What about dad? He needs to be... - Leave him out of it.
If you don't want your engagement dinner turning into a funeral.
Just do as the chairwoman says.
Okay.
Hello.
Alright, I'll see you there.
Bye.
What is it?
Dear chair-mom, what century are you living in?
I'm too busy for this. Get out.
An engagement dinner? You're really going to buy a bride?
Stop while you can and stop embarrassing our family.
You don't know anything. Nurse Seo is perfect for your brother.
Why, because she's a nurse? Why not just hire a live-in nurse?
Offer half of what you're giving her and the line would wrap around the block.
Your brother likes her.
So no more out of you.
So you bought her for him. Because he likes her.
Fine, not another peep out of me.
But don't expect me to behave.
The toy you bought is for him, not for me.
Go back after the engagement.
I brought Na-kyeong along because I thought she'd have similar tastes as you.
I did nothing but ooh and ahh over what she already chose.
I was a bit envious.
Excuse me.
Are you feeling ill?
I'm not a big wearer of jewelry.
Jewelry isn't just pretty to wear. There's meaning in owning it.
You've given me more than enough.
This isn't about the jewelry. You just don't want free things from me.
I wish I knew what else I could do.
I don't know how to give happiness other than in the form of money.
I want to give so much to you. I'm sorry this is all I could think of.
Please don't apologize. That's not what I meant.
I'll accept them. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Sorry to cut things short. I have a meeting.
- I have to go back to the hospital. - Oh, do you?
- Na-kyeong, take care of her. - Don't worry.
Thanks. Oh, don't follow me out.
Goodbye.
How about some coffee?
- I'm fine. - Look here, sister-in-law.
I just said I'd take care of you.
Let's go.
Ask away. I'm sure you're dying to know.
Why I chose Hyeong-woo instead of the other guy.
Ah, I just assumed you're fated to marry Hyeong-woo, not him.
Shall I relieve some of that weight you carry?
There was another man I loved before I got married.
I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with him.
I'd never even imagined living with anyone else.
What happened?
As all lovers do, we loved, we fought and we grew weary.
On an angry whim I went on a blind date, and there was my future husband.
He hardly spoke to me and I felt very insulted.
Not 30 minutes into our date he says, I don't particularly not like you."
If you feel the same, you wanna get married?
So it was love at first sight. And you said yes?
A part of me thought he was either stupid or crazy.
Then it's all a blur.
I woke up to find myself in a wedding gown at my wedding.
Hooking arms with him like it was meant to be.
So, did I relieve some of the weight?
You seem like a really nice person.
I do?
Yay, I like compliments.
Why aren't you eating?
And I made it specially for you.
Why? Feel like criticizing the gruel, that it's too thin and sweet?
Go on and criticize all you want.
Until when are you gonna not talk?
Let Eun-young get married.
To whom?
The driver.
She should live with the person she loves.
I feel bad.
Feel bad for her, huh? Try feeling bad for me once.
Why are you saying things you normally wouldn't?
Your precious daughter's engagement is tomorrow.
Don't be too angry at me. It was out of my hands.
- Hey, you're home. - Hi.
- Where's mom? - She'll be here at dawn.
What do you think of the place?
Looks good. Did you have a hard time moving?
We didn't have much to bring. The movers took care of everything.
- You're getting engaged with that face? - Why? Do I look weird?
Yes. Very.
Go wash up. I'll give you a full-course massage as an engagement present.
Thanks.
Why're you thanking me so seriously for a massage?
Not for the massage. For just letting things slide.
Of course I let it slide. How else can I live in a palace like this?
Don't ignore me once you're filthy rich.
Geez, of course I won't!
Don't hesitate to come home if you don't like it.
As a divorcee, I can tell you firsthand that it's no biggie.
I'll keep that in mind.
You do that.
Where's Jeong-woo?
And Shin-woo, for that matter?
Shin-woo!
Excuse my dress. I have to work immediately after.
Leave her be. They say you can control the world but not your children.
Every family has a black sheep.
I happen to think you're the embarrassment here.
You!
Quiet, both of you.
Welcome. I hope you comfortable coming.
We came comfortable in the car you sent.
- Hello. - Welcome.
Hello, I'm Hyeong-woo's... aunt.
Ah, hello.
Where's Eun-young?
There she comes.
Here you go. Sit here.
What a beautifully matched pair. Don't you agree?
The groom-to-be's older brother is running a little late.
I ask both parties to be a little patient.
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