Hello?
- Where are you? - Just leaving the office.
Is that so?
The meeting ran late. Where are you?
I'm heading home right now. I'll see you soon.
Okay. Bye.
Did you meet Mr. Ahn? What did he say?
He says I'm allowed to stay a little longer.
That's good news.
- How generous your mother-in-law is. - Isn't she?
Buy some tonic for her to take when she leaves.
They can afford to buy her tonic.
It's not the same.
This coming from the guy who never bought me cold medicine.
What's with her these days?
What did Mr. Ahn say? Has your mother-in-law forgiven you?
Apparently not. I can read that much from your face.
What's her problem? The whole thing wasn't your fault.
Why's she blaming you? You didn't make him a thief.
It was my fault.
Just go to bed. We'll talk tomorrow.
Mom, don't tell dad, okay?
I know that much.
Good enough?
Good night.
Thought you were busy. YOu're home earlier than expected.
Yeah, well, I left as soon as the meeting ended.
You did?
I heard Hyeong-woo's mom called for you.
She told me to go meet Eun-young.
She did?
Yeah. Doesn't seem like this storm will blow over easily.
So you went to her parents' in Sangham?
She wouldn't pick up so I came straight home.
But how do you know where her parents live?
Hyeong-woo's mom bought the place. I think I heard her mention it.
- I'll wash up first. - Okay.
Oh, it's Eun-young.
How'd she know your number?
Beats me.
- Where's mom? - Talking to Chairman Hong.
- She'll be right out. - Okay.
Hyeong-woo, why do you look like that? Have a nightmare?
He gave me quite a fright. I came out this morning to find him sitting on the stairs.
Waiting for Eun-young?
Don't wait for her anymore.
She's not coming back. She gave up.
Shouldn't you let her go if you really do like her so much?
That's enough. I doubt he understands.
True. Let's eat.
Hyeong-woo, you must be hungry. Sorry I took so long.
What's wrong?
Hyeong-woo!
What's with him?
Who knows? This isn't the first time.
Hyeong-woo, what's wrong? If you don't tell me, I can't help.
Hyeong-woo.
Kang Hyeong-woo, you gonna keep ignoring me?
Is this about Eun-young?
I told you, she went to see her parents.
That's a good boy.
You don't believe me?
I give up. Do what you will.
It doesn't matter how hurt or sick you are, you won't find her at the hospital.
That's good.
You already done?
No need to force yourself. Go watch TV if you're done.
That's a good boy. There we go.
This way, that's right. Go watch TV.
You really like Bi-an, don't you?
Seriously, I didn't know she had such a motherly side to her.
You, too? I agree...
It's not a matter of liking him or not. My heart goes out to him.
- Hong-jin? - Yes?
What's Bi-an's dad like?
He's sick a lot so he can't work...
Why do you want to know?
I gave him a bath yesterday and he had bruises and scars all over.
Are you serious?
You mean he's been abused?
That's my guess. That's probably why he's afraid of people.
Abuse? Kids his age fall and tumble and get bruises all the time.
But from what I saw...
What a topic for the breakfast table. Just eat already.
Why are you cleaning instead of the lady?
She went to the market.
Then have her do it later. She'll turn lazy if you keep helping her.
- Um, mother? - Yeah?
- About Eun-young. - What about her?
Did she ask you for help?
No, she didn't.
I'm just curious if you knew her from before.
From before the marriage? How would I?
The only reason we know her now is Hyeong-woo.
She's not the type of person we'd get to know otherwise.
Why do you ask?
I just feel like I've seen her before.
What nonsense.
I'm warning you, don't get involved this time.
Excuse me?
Don't take her side in front of sis just because you feel sorry for her.
I won't.
I'm gonna go take a nap.
Eun-young, it's me.
Here.
Oh, I forgot about this.
You forgot?
Just tossed aside the gift I gave you?
I'm sorry. Things were a little crazy then.
I know. I brought it to you straight to look at when you feel frustrated.
Thank you.
There you go, too polite and stuff. You're hurting my feelings.
Still uncomfortable being with me?
No, that's not it...
Truthfully, I like you a lot.
- Really? - You seem like such a good person.
I feel sorry to you and a bit shameless as well.
Why do you feel sorry?
Well... just you do so much for me.
Remember I once told you I like you because your eyes are honest?
I do.
My life's always been a bore.
I was always my father's daughter before I was myself, Hong Na-kyeong.
Always competing against other kids with similar backgrounds.
My so-called friends all secretly envied and disliked me.
That's why I liked you from the start. You didn't lie and spoke your mind.
But you're always so bright.
So don't say you feel sorry to me.
I'm really glad you joined our family.
Let's always be friends, just like we are now.
Friends with no secrets, friends that tell each other everything.
Sounds wonderful.
One sec.
- Hello? - In a good mood?
Perhaps so. After all, I'm with someone I like.
Who?
Guess. It's someone you know.
I'm busy right now. I'll ring you later. Bye.
Then I'll head in now.
Okay.
Here. Chin up. I'll talk to Hyeong-woo's mother for you.
Thank you. Drive carefully.
I will.
Thank you. Come again.
Why are you here instead of Bo-young?
Can't I man the counter?
Of course. With that face, you'll scare our customers off.
Always so brutally blunt. Where you coming from?
I bought a shirt for Bi-an at the market.
Good.
You look super handsome in your new clothes.
Why aren't you manning the counter?
Hong-jin ran off again.
You went to the dept. store?
Course not. I don't have that kind of money.
But that shopping bag's from the dept. store.
Wow, this brand's really expensive. Did you buy this?
Knock-offs look super genuine these days!
Let's go!
Dad, do you smell the fishiness I smell?
Hyeong-woo, look at me.
Hyeong-woo!
I'm leaving your snack on the desk. Eat it when you're hungry.
Hyeong-woo, let me see your face.
Hyeong-woo! Hyeong-woo!
- Hello? - There's big trouble!
- Hyeong-woo's really sick. - What?
How sick?
- Did you talk to Dr. Han? - He's on his way.
If I didn't know better, I'd say it's an act. Can people suddenly go ill like this?
Shut up and get out.
Just how much does he like her?
This is so ridiculous.
- Is that Dr. Han? - What?
Why aren't you answering? Who...
- Did you call her? - No, I didn't.
- Don't open the door. - But Hyeong-woo's so sick...
Do as I say!
Yes, ma'am.
Mother, it's me. Please open the door.
Lady.
Look, I'm really sorry, but I think you should leave.
- How's Hyeong-woo? - I dunno.
He was fine this morning. The fever came from nowhere.
- I have to go in. - She forbade me to let you in.
Please, she'll fire me if she finds out I called you.
Lady...
Sir.
- What's wrong with Hyeong-woo? - I don't know.
Let's go in.
Go home. I'll call you later.
That's the report on Eastern influences in England.
Come in.
Oh, what brings you here?
I'll wait outside.
No, don't. Come sit.
Hello. I'm sure you don't remember me.
Of course I do. You're Jeong Hyeon-woo. My husband's friend.
We met at our wedding.
Wow, sharp as well as beautiful.
What a perfect wife, I must say.
Stop flirting and get out.
- Then I'll take my exit. - Goodbye.
- What an amusing person. - He can be a little insipid sometimes.
But he does great work and he's a good friend.
So what's with the sudden visit?
I dropped in for some tea since I was in the neighborhood.
So who'd you meet?
Were you jealous?
- But seriously. - I met Eun-young.
She's been subtly distancing herself from me in the past.
Has she?
She finally opened up to me today.
What did you talk about?
Girls have a sense of loyalty, too. How unlike you, to be so curious.
I guess. Let's go out. I'll treat you to something good.
No, I'm good with having seen your face.
Thought you wanted some tea.
That was my excuse. I really just wanted to see you.
Work hard, sweetie.
I will. See you at home.
See you.
What.. what's this blood stain?
What's wrong with him?
Has he been undergoing a lot of stress recently?
No, none.
I ran into Eun-young outside. Is there some kind of problem?
- That's a family matter. - I only ask for Hyeong-woo's health.
- I sent her to her parents' for a few days. - Without his consent?
There lies the cause. Eun-young's absence.
He feels insecure with her gone and he may fear she might not return.
All those worries piled on as stress.
He lived fine before he met her.
You know as well as I do that things have changed now.
So he'll be fine after some rest?
The fever will die but the stress won't go away.
I can't predict how he'll react next.
Like this scar on his leg, he may hurt himself again.
Or he could do something even worse.
I get what you're saying. I'll keep an eye out.
Sir.
You've been waiting all this time?
- How's Hyeong-woo? - He's fine at the moment.
- Thank you. - I don't know what's going on...
but beg her forgiveness and go back to him.
Tada!
What brings you here so late?
- You didn't eat yet, right? - Huh?
Yeah.
I wanted something spicy and bought all different kinds.
And now I have too much. I need your help eating it.
- All of this? - Yup.
Let's eat it all.
Sure, why not?
- It's good. - Yeah.
- You didn't leave? - How's Hyeong-woo?
The fever's down.
Geez, you'll catch your death. I told you I'd call you.
I'll leave now. Call me if he gets any worse.
- I will. Take care, okay? - Thank you.
Don't you worry.
He'll be just fine without you.
Gosh, I feel so bad for her.
Say what?
I'm talking about Eun-young.
She just left after all this time standing in the cold.
Gotta give her points for her showmanship.
Shin-woo, you've already done enough harm.
I didn't kick her out.
You practically did.
Why'd you lie that your mother wanted her to bring him to the dept. store?
Did I do that? I seem to have plumb forgotten.
Well think harder.
Ma'am.
Still don't remember?
It's a big foggy.
Kang Shin-woo!
- Mom. - Get out this instant!
I understand you're upset but this is too much.
Too much?
Thanks to you, your brother was accused of stealing and Eun-young got kicked out.
You're really gonna blame me for Eun-young leaving?
I didn't do that. You did.
You couldn't stand it that he likes her more than you.
Shall I be more frank?
You're plain jealous.
You don't want to lose Hyeong-woo to her.
You little...!
Go ahead.
It won't be the first time you hit me for no reason because of Hyeong-woo.
Shut... that trap of yours.
I want you gone in the morning.
Ahn will get you the plane ticket.
No need to say goodbye.
I'm not leaving.
Well then, I'll just have to force you.
She's leaving in the morning. Force her if you have to.
Ma'am.
Think this is funny?
Weakling. You were always bad at eating spicy food.
You knew yet you still brought it.
Are all women so cruel?
Next time just pretend to eat it. And I'll pretend not to notice.
Gotta get going.
I'll take you home.
Don't drive when you're upset.
Don't worry. The spicy food snapped me out of it.
Bye.
Sis, where'd you go?
I had something to do.
- Hi, Bi-an. - Hello.
Mmm. Where are mom and dad?
Two employees were a no-show so they won't be back 'til dawn.
You did it. Don't drag me into it.
Um, Eun-young, something came up and I borrowed your car.
That's fine. I'm going to bed.
Good night.
Why didn't you tell her about the rear bumper?
Bad news can wait until tomorrow. Why ruin her mood tonight?
Idiot. Aren't you so considerate?
Bi-an, what's wrong? Look at me. Look.
Did you have a nightmare? It's fine. Don't cry.
I'm here for you.
What are you doing out here?
Why are you yelling? You scared Bi-an.
- Welcome home. - Why didn't you sleep in your room?
- Well, it just happened. - Just happened, my butt.
Letting him sleep anywhere will lead to bad habits.
Or what if he catches a cold?
Come on. Come with me.
- But mom... - What's her problem?
Seriously, what's with her?
Go back to sleep.
I will. Get some shut-eye.
Good night.
The fever will die but the stress won't go away.
I can't predit how he'll react next.
I didn't kick her out. You did.
You couldn't stand it that he likes her more than you.
Where's Shin-woo?
She got on the plane two hours ago.
Good work. Get the car ready. I have somewhere to go.
Yes, ma'am.
- Hello? - It's me, Mr. Ahn.
The chairwoman is waiting to see you.
Okay.
Have you been well, mother?
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