(Episode 45)
Mom, can you come pick me up?
Ha... Ha Neul.
Ha Neul.
Ha Neul! Ha Neul!
Dad, I'm sorry.
I want to go live with Mom.
By any chance, are you looking for Ha Neul?
Yes, did you see him?
I saw him getting in a car at the intersection.
I think it was his mother's car.
Thank you.
The entire building was in a mess...
while you were gone grocery shopping.
Because of Ha Neul?
How do you know?
I ran into Ha Neul's father outside.
I saw Ha Neul from far away on my way home,
and it seemed like his mother came to pick him up again.
What?
What is the matter with that woman?
Does she really have no conscience?
I think she's determined to take Ha Neul from his father.
My goodness, she's going to get punished by the skies.
Her son isn't some kind of object.
My goodness.
Do you really mean that? You really want to live with me?
Thank you, Ha Neul. You made the right choice.
Mom.
I have a question.
Yes, go ahead. What is it?
Did Dad give up his career as a professional golf player...
because of me?
What? Who told you that?
Did he really?
Yes, he did.
It's impossible for him to raise you...
and continue to play as a professional golfer.
In order to attend tournaments,
he has to stay in the suburbs for months and even go abroad.
It's just impossible to do.
So because of you...
He gave up his career...
for you.
So you must live with me...
for your dad's sake.
You're not even his own son, but he raised you for 10 years.
You should no longer get in his way.
Then when can I move in?
I'll make sure you can come as soon as possible.
We're already ready to welcome you home.
We even have a room ready for you.
You just need to bring your backpack.
Your grandmother, grandfather, dad, aunt, and sister.
The entire family is waiting for you to come live with us.
Then take me to live with you as fast as you can.
Okay, I will.
Your dad's calling.
Do you think you can tell him yourself?
- Yes. - Okay.
Let's not tell him why you suddenly decided...
to live with me.
Then it'll break his heart.
Hey.
Come meet us here.
Ha Neul has something to tell you.
What?
Ha Neul really said he wants to live with his mom?
No, it wasn't that.
But he called and asked her to pick him up.
She just left to meet him.
My goodness, I'm sure he asked her to pick him up...
because he wants to start living with her.
I'm sure we'll find out once she returns later on.
This is why they say blood is thicker than water.
I bet he changed his mind after he found out...
he wasn't his biological father.
Don't get too ahead of yourself.
That man raised him for 10 years.
It's not something so simple.
Why didn't you ask her to bring Ha Neul here?
Why meet him outside?
You should call her now...
I told you not to make a fuss.
My gosh, honey.
Why do you keep cutting me off at every word?
Ha Neul, it's okay.
Raise your head and look at me.
He's right.
You said you have something to say to him.
Go ahead and tell me. What is it?
I want to live with Mom.
Let me go live with her.
What's going on, Ha Neul?
Last night...
I mean, you were fine even until this morning.
What made you change your mind?
You're not my real dad.
Ha Neul.
I need to go to the bathroom.
What did you say to him?
What's gotten into him all of a sudden?
Why do you assume I said something?
He was the one who called...
and asked him to come to pick him up.
We're going to win the appeal hearing anyway.
Why would I do anything to risk that?
Do you really expect me to believe that?
We talked it out last night.
And he was fine even until this morning.
Ha Neul may be young, but he's a very considerate kid.
He may not have shown it,
but I'm sure he found it difficult...
living with you.
Now that we know what Ha Neul wants,
you need to make a decision.
Withdraw the appeal...
and send him over to me.
Don't even dream of it.
I'm going to do everything I can to overturn the appeal hearing.
Will you stop being stubborn?
I'm getting sick of it.
I'll give you two some time to settle things.
Call me once you're ready.
Come here.
Ha Neul, I should go now.
Call me as soon as you're ready to come and live with me.
- Okay? - Okay, Mom.
Ha Neul.
Let's go home for now.
Let's talk there.
Come on. Let's go.
Time to settle?
Yes, I figured the dad might need time...
to settle things before saying goodbye.
But what if Ha Neul changes his mind?
We should get things done while we have the chance.
He won't change his mind.
Yu Na is right.
Think about the time they spent together.
They deserve time to settle things.
I should meet Ha Neul...
before he moves in.
Should I meet him tomorrow?
No, that's too early.
I'll fix a date next week.
Yes, he's right.
He'll finally be meeting his son in 10 years.
I'm tearing up just by thinking about it.
I bet that dad feels completely betrayed.
He raised that kid only to get betrayed by him.
Why would you even say that?
It's not like I'm wrong.
I guess this is why people say...
never trust humans.
Seo Woo, come and sit down.
What are you doing? I told you to come here.
Your brother will be moving in with us in a few days.
No matter how much you deny it, it's going to happen.
So just accept it.
What kind of person are you?
What?
I heard you fired Mom...
from the company cafeteria.
Hey, how is that your dad's fault?
It's your mother's fault for working...
- Grandma! - My gosh, you startled me.
You're all unbelievable.
Do you know how hard it was to get a job there?
She sacrificed herself for 25 years in this household...
only to get falsely accused and kicked out.
Do you have any idea...
what she went through before working there?
What are you talking about?
What exactly did she go through?
After she got kicked out of here,
she got diagnosed with cancer.
Stomach cancer.
What?
Thankfully, they found it before it spread,
so she received surgery.
And as soon as she got better, she tried getting a job...
hoping to get back on her feet.
And she barely managed to get a job at the cafeteria.
She tried to open a store...
with the little money you gave her, but she got scammed.
But in order to get back on her feet,
she had no choice but to work at the company cafeteria...
despite the fact that she never wanted...
anything to do with you again.
Hey, it's not our fault she got diagnosed with cancer...
and got scammed.
Why are you telling us that?
You really need to stop!
It's the least you can do if you're a human being with a conscience.
My gosh, I feel so bad for Yeon Hee.
Why do you feel bad for her?
It's called karma.
She should think about what she did to us.
Where are you going?
I want to ask her about it in detail.
She's too sensitive right now.
I'll go and talk to her instead.
Life is so futile.
I can't believe that happened to Yeon Hee.
Will you stop caring about her as if she's your sister-in-law?
You really need to stop, Mom.
You'll get punished, you know.
What did you just say?
Today was supposed to be a happy day for all of us.
Why did she have to ruin it?
- My goodness. - Gosh.
Who gave you permission to come in here?
I have something to ask you.
Where does your mother live?
Why do you want to know?
Why?
So you can go there and kick her out again?
Why are you so edgy?
I have nothing against your mother.
Regardless of whether or not she had a purpose,
your mother working at Lara Group's cafeteria...
was in no way normal.
We didn't know that your mother was diagnosed with cancer...
and had gotten scammed.
And even if we knew,
you can't exactly blame us for it.
- You evil wench. - What?
You're an evil wench.
You're adorable.
Do you really think you know everything about your mother?
What?
Your mother keeps roaming around me.
What do you think that means?
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
I know, right?
You also think it's absurd, right?
But you see,
your mother is still hovering around me.
Why do you think so?
Do you think she's trying to take revenge?
Get out! You make me want to throw up!
Watch how you speak to me.
Legally speaking, I'm your mother.
Get out! Leave!
Get out!
If you want to win a fight against me,
you'll have to learn how to control your temper.
Thankfully, they found it before it spread,
so she received surgery.
And as soon as she got better, she tried getting a job...
hoping to get back on her feet.
And she barely managed to get a job at the cafeteria.
She tried to open a store...
with the little money you gave her, but she got scammed.
But in order to get back on her feet,
she had no choice but to work at the company cafeteria...
despite the fact that she never wanted...
anything to do with you again.
Can't we just...
break up and be happy?
Let's just get divorced and live our separate lives.
Jun Ho...
This is so annoying.
It wasn't me!
Do you really think I'd do something like that?
This is attempted murder!
Was I too harsh on her?
What's wrong?
Do you feel guilty for your ex-wife's misery?
I don't feel guilty. I just feel a bit troubled.
She sounded so confident when she got divorced.
Why couldn't she live a proper life?
It really bothers me.
She's of no help to me at all.
Get to your senses.
Ha Neul decided to come live with us.
You don't have time to worry about your ex-wife.
I'm not worried about her.
I'm just a bit bothered.
How is Seo Woo?
She was extremely rude to me, and she threw a fit.
How will we make her get along with Ha Neul?
Ha Neul.
Look at me.
I want to see eye to eye as we talk.
Did I do something wrong?
If you're angry at me, please tell me.
- I need to know... - I'm not angry.
Then what is it?
What made you change your mind?
Is it really because I'm not your biological father?
I feel like there might be another reason.
Just be honest and tell me.
I want to know how you really feel.
I tried to forget about Mom,
but I couldn't.
I see.
That's very natural.
I always acted like I was okay,
but I got tired of waiting for you to come home after work.
And it wasn't easy for me to ask you to come home early...
because I knew that'd only get in the way of your work.
If I live with Mom,
I'll be living with my grandparents, dad, aunt, and big sister.
Then I won't have to be alone.
I think I'll be happy there.
Ha Neul.
I guess you were really lonely.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Then let me go to Mom's place.
That will solve everything.
Ha Neul.
I...
I need some time to think about it.
Will you give me some time?
What's this?
My goodness, did you run away from home?
Why would I run away from home? I'm not a teenager.
My gosh.
Then what's with the suitcase? Are you going on a trip?
Yes, I came here on a trip.
I want to stay here for a while.
Why? Did something happen at home?
No.
I just wanted to cool my head...
and stay with you and Grandma.
Why? Are you upset that I'm here?
No, of course not.
I'm glad you're here.
You should stay and get some good rest.
Really? Can I really do that?
Why not?
You can sleep in my room.
That's great.
I actually want to do a show with you.
A show? You want to do a show with me?
I'll let you know about it soon.
First, let me unpack my stuff.
Okay.
I'm going to go to the rooftop and bring the vegetables...
that I left up there to dry before sunset.
No, I'll go get them.
- You will? - Yes.
Okay.
My goodness.
I always acted like I was okay,
but I got tired of waiting for you to come home after work.
And it wasn't easy for me to ask you to come home early...
because I knew that'd only get in the way of your work.
I didn't know you were here.
What happened to Ha Neul? Did you fail to find him?
No, I brought him back home.
Then why...
Ha Neul...
wants to live with his mother.
What?
It must've been pretty lonely and stressful...
living with me.
He thinks he'll be happy...
living with his mother.
No way.
I had no idea he was having such a hard time.
I guess it was greedy of me to want to keep him with me.
Why do you think Ha Neul suddenly changed his mind?
It looks like he's been holding it in for a while.
No, I don't think he means it.
You know how much he loves you.
Ha Neul really said that?
I just don't get it.
Think about how close he was with his father.
I bet that wench called Ha Neul out...
and said something to him.
I feel so bad for Jae Kyung.
It might be for the better.
Who knows what might happen...
if he persistently tries to keep Ha Neul by his side?
Jae Kyung should let go of Ha Neul and start living his own life.
It's easier said than done.
Ha Neul means everything to Jae Kyung.
Did you look into what I asked you to do?
The owner of the building is friends with Ms. Do.
That's why she moved there.
What?
She got scammed by a fake realtor,
so she lost the money she was going to use for her store,
which is why she ended up getting a job at the cafeteria.
I know that much.
- What's their relationship? - They're just neighbors.
Ha Neul seems to like Ms. Do a lot.
I see.
Okay, let's hang up.
Do Yeon Hee.
Why do you have to live near Jae Kyung?
My goodness.
Who... Who is it?
What do you think you're doing?
What if someone sees you here?
Everyone's sleeping,
and Mr. Hwang isn't home, so don't worry.
Ha Neul will be living with us soon.
So I need your help.
What do you mean?
I told you I want to leave before Ha Neul moves in here.
Are you worried that he might recognize you?
You haven't seen him since he was three.
What are you so worried about?
Even so, it's just wrong.
I'll be too busy with work...
to take good care of Ha Neul.
So you should be here to take care of him.
That's how you can do your job as his grandmother.
What about Mr. Hwang?
He'll be living with his own son.
What is your plan?
I'm going to get rid of him soon, so don't worry.
Yu Na.
We're almost there.
Once I get what I want,
I'll buy you a house in the countryside...
so you can live the rest of your life comfortably.
Why did I have to give birth to a daughter like you?
I resent you too.
I wouldn't have had to live like this...
if I were born as Jun Hui.
(Design Director Kang Yu Na)
Where are we going to eat lunch?
- Lunch? - Come on.
We successfully finished our photoshoot.
So we should celebrate.
He's right. We can also have a welcoming party for you.
You guys can go eat outside. I'm not that hungry.
Enjoy your lunch.
- Okay. - Okay.
- Bye. - I hope you join us next time.
Hey.
How about we eat lunch together?
Lunch? I'm outside right now.
- Let's eat next time. - You're outside?
I'm near Ha Neul's house.
I'm not sure when he gets off school,
so I came early to wait.
Why did you go there without discussing it with me?
Why would I discuss it with you?
I'm here to meet my own son.
Do I always need your permission for that?
I'm going to hang up.
Ha Neul was so lonely and distressed.
But because I always did my best,
I thought Ha Neul would understand...
and be satisfied with his life.
The fact...
that he tried so hard to hold back his feelings...
in front of me...
really breaks my heart.
Yes.
I know how you feel.
But maybe this is how things are.
Last time, I told you to give up on Ha Neul...
merely for your sake.
But not this time.
I guess we both overlooked something.
He's just 10 years old.
It's too much to expect him...
to be considerate and understanding of your situation.
Yes, I know.
That's what drives me crazy.
It's time you let him go.
Now that Ha Neul willingly wants to go,
there's no way you can stop that.
You won't have much luck with the appeal,
so it's better that you let him go when he wants to.
Yes, I know. I know that.
But I can't imagine living my life without Ha Neul.
There's nothing you can do.
He wants to go live with his blood family.
- I should go. - Where are you going?
Let's just go for a drink.
Ha Neul only has morning classes today.
So I want to buy him lunch and go somewhere with him.
I want to ask him what he truly wants one last time.
Okay.
Ha Neul.
You know who I am, right?
Is it okay if I hug you?
It's me, your dad.
I'm your father.
Ha Neul.
Come on. Let me hug you.
Ha Neul.
Ha Neul!
I'm sorry, my son.
I'm sorry it took so long to hug you.
I'm so sorry.
(Amor Fati)
Let's not make this sad.
I'm sure it's worse for Jae Kyung since he's the one letting him go.
Hello, I'm Han Ha Neul.
You're Jang Ha Neul now, not Han Ha Neul.
Thank you. I know it was a hard thing to do.
- Let's hang up. - Wait.