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(Episode 23)
I know this may be difficult for everyone to hear this.
So I wanted to tell you while everyone was gathered.
Jae Wook.
Your return itself is enough of a surprise for us.
You don't need to add something this shocking.
That's enough.
My grandfather and my mother...
have raised me well.
"Rather than protecting your own heart,"
"try to understand how the other person feels."
I don't want...
to be a burden anymore to Hae Rim, whom I love.
We will not get married.
Was this agreed between the two of you?
Hae Rim. Why don't you tell us?
I simply...
cannot understand what Jae Wook said,
and I don't want to.
Jae Wook seems very rushed.
He rushed leaving the hospital and returning to work.
Now, he's getting ahead of himself with this.
We have not agreed nor settled anything yet.
Jae Wook,
I think we should be more thoughtful about this...
before the elders get any more shocked.
If you don't mind, we'll go talk for a minute.
Let's go to my room.
What was that for?
Why did you call off the engagement so suddenly?
Don't you know that...
better than anyone else?
You're not making any sense.
You looked miserable the entire time.
You don't want this marriage.
The thought of it makes you sick.
I don't want to ever do that.
You can read my thoughts...
- by my facial expressions only? - Yes.
I can see it all. It drives me crazy,
but I can see it all too well.
Get some rest. Let's talk later.
What's with that look?
You look like you want to eat me alive.
What's your reason?
Must I tell you that?
Don't you think about Hae Rim at all?
Tell me why.
It's the same as I said in front of the elders.
Hae Rim seemed burdened by it,
so I stepped in for her.
Then let me ask you one more thing.
- Are you giving up on her entirely? - I told you.
It's between my woman and me.
What are you up to?
Let's go.
I think the elders are outside already.
How dare you ruin everything...
after I set it all up?
What do you mean?
You and I...
want the same thing, ma'am.
Mother!
Call me "Mother".
I'm Jae Wook's mother.
I'm your mother.
I told you.
I'm more desperate than you are, Mother.
Yet, you call off the engagement?
In my opinion,
that was for the best.
What?
I told you.
I can't gain anything...
by using the old Jae Wook's methods.
I'll do it my way, not Jae Wook's.
That's the only way I can escape this nightmare as soon as possible.
I'll do my best.
I'll run like crazy...
to achieve your goal and my goal...
as quickly as possible.
So please trust me, and wait.
Did you want to talk to me?
I thought you'd want to talk to me first.
You must've been exhausted today.
I'm sorry.
For what?
To be honest, you were the victim tonight.
Did you tell Jae Wook to do that?
I didn't say it directly,
but I think I made him say that.
Come to think of it,
it was probably difficult for him too.
And there were some things that I'm certain...
that caused misunderstandings towards me.
So what do you plan to do next?
I'm your daughter.
I must be wise...
- about what to do next. - Really?
What are you two talking about for so long?
You're still up.
You were taking so long, so I wanted to interfere.
I think you should stop thinking on a day like this...
and get some rest.
We were almost finished anyway.
Then why don't you bring Ms. Park in?
I'll clean up here, Assemblyman Jin.
- Will you? Thank you. - No problem.
Sleep well.
That way, the wisdom in your head...
becomes more active.
- Hey, In Wook. - Are you okay?
Even I never imagined Jae Wook would do that.
Did you not know either?
If I did, I would've avoided the situation.
I'm grateful that he gave us what we wanted,
but it doesn't look so good.
Sorry, but I want to rest now.
Let's talk later. Bye.
About Mi Ryung...
I don't think she's hiding, but I think she's missing.
What makes you say that?
To be honest,
she was the mistress of a conglomerate family's grandson.
- A conglomerate family's grandson? - Yes.
Which family?
That sneaky witch never said which family,
but it sounded like they were something big.
What does her being a mistress...
have to do with her going missing?
The man was engaged to someone else,
but his mom and fiance recently found out about her...
and kept harassing her.
I think that has something to do with...
Mi Ryung going missing.
I told you to sleep for now and discuss this later.
What's the rush?
I figured I'd lie awake all night.
Then say what you must.
You should've told me first.
How could you do that without saying anything to me?
Rather than getting angry,
wouldn't it be better to be honest now?
What?
You don't like me.
You don't love me.
Did you think I didn't know just because I couldn't remember?
You still care for In Wook.
Consider it as my last gift,
and pursue your happiness.
Go while I let you.
Who am I with right now?
Jae Wook. Are you really Jae Wook?
Why have you changed so much?
Everyone changes.
And aren't you supposed to welcome this change...
more than anyone else?
Jae Wook.
Who do you think you are?
What proof do you have to make such rash conclusions?
Then was I wrong?
If so, let's do this.
I asked to call off the engagement,
but you can refuse to do so.
I'll respect your wishes no matter what.
It's late. Get home safely.
Jae Wook.
You really are reborn.
How could you do this?
How dare you insult me like this?
Kang In Wook is here through nepotism...
but lies about being transparent.
Don't try to trick us into unfair restructuring.
Step down right now!
- Step down! - Step down!
This company...
has never had problems like this since its founding.
Rumors are spreading even outside the company.
The company advertisements are being criticized too.
Unfavorable circumstances...
have already been made public,
so...
what do you wish to do next?
What do the directors think?
There is a problem,
and someone must be held accountable...
to silence the noise.
I understand what you mean.
I'm sure you are upset,
but I can't leave right now to be accountable for this.
I'll fix and set things right first,
then leave afterwards.
- What? - What are you saying?
Mr. Kang.
The problem is much more serious than you think.
That's right. Our stock prices keep dropping.
- I know. - We need to do something.
You look terrible.
What is it?
I hear things too.
You hear things? That's all?
It's best to be honest in times like these.
Sit down.
I asked the directors...
to silence the problems...
as quickly as possible.
Was the solution...
getting rid of me?
Even if it hurts someone,
it must be done without mercy when it's necessary.
- So? - So...
I asked the directors over and over again.
That means the one behind this...
- was you. - Behind it...
That sounds terrible.
I wanted you to last in your position more than anyone.
I really didn't want to go this far.
But I couldn't just watch the company in such trouble.
If this company becomes troubled,
your grandfather will fall for sure.
I wanted to kneel before you...
and say you should stop hesitating and make a wise decision.
Can you at least understand...
my sincere thoughts?
Is this all you could handle?
If this company becomes troubled,
your grandfather will fall for sure.
Why can't you speak?
Is this really all you can handle?
I couldn't convince even you when you trusted me the most.
Make some sense.
The management specialist system that I proposed.
Even you think it's not the right time for that.
I feel like my lack of experience caused only trouble.
So? You'll step down from the position as chief director?
I thought about it over and over again.
I think holding myself accountable...
would be best for Gangin Group.
Loser.
I'm sorry for disappointing you.
Even you're saying the words that I hate most.
- What? - That you disappointed me,
and that you're sorry.
I hate to hear that.
But it's only temporary.
Very briefly.
- Grandfather. - If that's why you're resigning,
you must be back in your position...
after the problem has been solved.
You must.
You poor thing. You still can't eat?
I'm a lot better.
Do you want to eat a little since you're up?
No. It's best to starve when my stomach's not well.
I know that.
But still, I can't do anything if my child can't eat for days.
Sorry.
Dad. Let me take this.
Okay. Go ahead.
Hello?
What? Capital?
Yes, ma'am. We thank you for paying back all of your loans.
So we would like to introduce you to some other loans that we have.
What? Our loans were paid back?
Yes. As I said, because you paid back all of your loans,
your credit score shot up.
And you have more services available to you as well.
What?
Okay, I understand.
Let's talk again later.
What's this about?
How could have all those debts been paid back?
Hello, ma'am. How have you been?
Why are you still leaving your doors locked?
- What? - Since you refilled...
the security deposit account, you should open your business...
and run around energetically again.
Refilled the security deposit account?
Who did?
Hae Sol's grandmother and some man came and took care of it.
What? You didn't know yet?
Mother. What happened?
What do you mean? Why are you yelling at someone who's eating?
How were all our debts paid back?
The bank loans, private loans, and my security deposit.
I heard you repaid them all.
- What? What was that? - What?
Oh, that? Well...
Hey. You should thank me for saving you from a life of debts.
Why are you attacking me?
Who was it? Who paid back those huge debts?
It was someone I'm close with. That's all you need to know.
That's ridiculous.
The only people in your life are those who'd take from you.
But what? Someone paid back your debts? How can we believe that?
Believe it or not. That's your problem, not mine.
Rather than trying to comfort your mother-in-law's loss,
you yell at me and suspect me.
It's so unfair. I can't live this way.
I'm just so sick of it! I can't stand it!
What is it this time?
Why is she all angry now?
Did she say something to you again?
- Suh Ra. - Her debts suddenly disappeared.
What? Their huge debts? All of them?
What? Did Hae Sol's grandmother steal or something?
Then she'd be in jail by now. She isn't the brightest.
Then what?
She was unusually happy on Saturday night. Did she win the lottery?
No, no.
Life insurance. Maybe Ji Sup had life insurance.
That's enough. Sit down, and eat.
She'll tell us eventually.
Don't you know her by now?
I thought something was suspicious.
Our regular said she saw her counting a wad of cash at the bank.
She was right. She was.
They were always poor, so they're very attentive.
They can see things a mile away.
What if they figure it out?
My heart is racing so quickly.
Gosh. Don't you know how to knock?
Why are you so jumpy?
How could I not be by the way you barged in?
Mother. I must know.
Where did you get the money?
Did you forget already?
I told you. Someone I know gave it to me.
So who is that person that you know?
Someone I know well, but you don't know at all.
So don't bother asking.
Mother.
See?
You're being punished for bugging your mother-in-law.
Don't try to accuse your innocent mother-in-law,
and take care of your health.
(Prep School)
You can run, but you can't hide.
What's with that look?
Do I scare you?
Who's scared? Are you insane?
Hey. Did your mom celebrate after giving birth to you?
Why are you bringing up my mom?
Because that would've been sad.
Because I feel bad for the people who actually congratulated her.
Watch it.
Why didn't you shove those jerks if you had this much courage?
It's not about fear. They weren't worth my time.
- You're fine, so it's all good. - Whatever.
Just tell me how you feel.
How you feel after betraying your savior...
- not once but twice. - Savior?
You must be seriously confused.
You're not my savior.
You're the one who pushed me into the sewers.
Do you know how disgusted I was?
At least you had a conscience, if you felt bad.
You did it to yourself.
You reaped what you sowed.
So don't do this to me.
Stop butting into other people's business,
and being a nuisance.
You ingrate. Fine!
What was I thinking, considering you as a comrade...
in this war of college entrance exams?
This is the end between us then.
Comrade?
Who do you think you are?
(Gangin Group)
(Chief Director Kang In Wook)
You should've called first.
You can't be too pleased with this scene.
You could have done this later.
I should be professional.
One is leaving work, and the other is coming to work.
We don't need such unnecessary considerations.
I feel better...
by hearing you say that.
Thanks.
Work hard.
Hello.
I'm glad you're back healthy.
Should I bring some tea?
No thank you.
Please bring me all reports about what was done while I was gone.
Every single one of them.
Yes, sir.
(Chief Director Kang Jae Wook)
Get in.
We need to go somewhere together.
Gosh. Who is this handsome young man?
Is he your grandson?
You're a mind-reader. He's my eldest grandchild.
Let's eat.
Thank you.
Why were you always alone...
when you had such a handsome grandchild?
Don't worry about me.
Worry about your customers over there...
if you don't want to lose them all.
That's right. Eat up then.
Let me know if you need anything.
Thank you.
For what?
A warm meal is more comforting than 100 words.
- It's very delicious. - Don't jump to conclusions.
I'm not comforting you. I'm scolding you.
I welcome punishments like this.
I have a feeling that I'll become a regular here.
Bring me here with you often.
If you want to eat this often, watch your mouth.
Don't tell anyone we were here? Why?
This is it.
What was that?
What did you just say?
You're pregnant.
It's been four weeks.
Congratulations.
I'll give you two photos.
These days, the husbands care more than the wives.
- Hello? - Suh Ra.
You'll have to pick up Hae Sol today.
- Okay. - You heard, right?
Something's wrong with the kindergarten's bus,
so you need to pick her up yourself.
- You heard that too, right? - Okay.
I was going to go,
but there's a mad rush at the restaurant.
Don't be late, okay? Don't make her wait.
Okay.
It would have been nice if her grandmother could help.
I can't reach her all day.
Bring these to the table. Hurry.
Okay.
You have to pick up Hae Sol.
Don't forget, okay?
Okay.
Ji Sup.
You jerk.
You abandoned Hae Sol.
And you abandoned this new life too?
What am I supposed to do alone?
How can I handle this alone? How could you just leave?
It's such happy news.
Why did you make it impossible for me to be happy?
Why did you make me resent you?
I can't forgive you.
I won't forgive you.
No matter how cold it is, I have to stay right here.
If I go by myself again,
I'll get lost.
That's very dangerous.
They say, "When your child dies, you bury them in your heart."
I feel like my heart won't work, and I need a respirator.
When I can finally let Ji Sup go,
I'll come back.
Don't look for me until then.
Yes, Dad. It's me.
That's right. Hae Sol.
What?
What did you just say?
What about Hae Sol?
You call yourself a mom?
Hey. Honey.
What's wrong with you? She must've had a reason.
She's had enough of a hard time...
after what happened to her dad.
How could you do that? How could a mom do that?
- Mom. - Stop it already.
She's probably in shock more than anyone else.
Please stop that.
It's pneumonia! Of all things, it's pneumonia!
Just tend to Hae Sol.
A child needs her mommy to recover quickly.
I'm sorry, Hae Sol.
Mommy's so sorry.
Hae Sol.
Yes, sir.
There aren't enough documents on the distribution.
Please get me everything...
within the company.
Yes, sir. I'll bring it right away.
Mr. Joo. It's me.
Were my mother's and my debts...
completely paid back?
Yes, they've been paid back.
I also gave Ms. Koo Mi Hong money to live on.
But... I'm not sure about how to tell you this.
What is it? What?
It seems like your mother took the money and left.
What?
Why did you give the money to my mother? Why?
I'm so worried about Hae Sol,
- that this corn dog tastes bitter. - Really?
I'll eat it then. It tastes sweet to me.
Aren't you even worried about her having pneumonia?
You said worrying was bad for the baby!
I'm trying not to worry.
Really? Then don't worry.
Hae Sol is a good girl, so she'll recover in no time.
Hae Sol has pneumonia?
What's this?
Where are you going right now?
(Han Hae Sol)
(The Secret of My Man)
You dare to go see your daughter?
I think I was too generous with you.
You'll let me go?
The choice is yours.
It's your choice.
Are you insane?
I'm sure next time, it won't end with just burning their picture.
One of us...
must disappear from this house now.
Mommy.
I'll sleep a little more then.
Sorry, Hae Sol.
Mommy's so sorry.