(Episode 84)
I'll be straight to the point.
Did Mi Rae decide not to marry you...
because you had a girl problem, by any chance?
Why can't you answer me?
I'm sorry, sir.
Ju Hyuk made a mistake as you think.
I knew it.
It's all my fault. I failed to teach my son right from wrong.
But he already sorted out the problem.
I can assure you that there will be no such problem again.
I'm disappointed in you, Ju Hyuk.
Sir.
I promise I'll never make any mistakes again.
Please forgive me.
I'll believe it will never happen again and let you off just this once.
But remember.
I won't let you off if it ever happens again.
Thank you, sir.
Then...
there are no other problems between you and Mi Rae, right?
Of course not, sir.
Did you have a good talk with him, Kyu Chul?
Yes.
Ju Hyuk, what did my father say?
Well... The thing is...
He said that their marriage shouldn't be called off because of a trivial issue...
and that the two families should make a collective effort to make it work.
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
Yes. Then we'll get going now.
We'll see ourselves out.
Yes, President Dong.
Goodbye.
Go home safely.
Yes, Mother.
I'm sure Mi Rae won't tell her family why she's refusing to marry you.
Since Chairman Hwang decided to let it slide,
don't worry too much.
Mi Rae.
Hello.
Hi. Are you just getting back?
We came to see your grandfather and are leaving now.
Father.
I'll talk to Mi Rae briefly. Please go without me.
Sure. Okay, then.
Mi Rae, see you later.
See you later.
Ju Hyuk.
I said I had nothing more to say to you.
Mi Rae, I...
never want to lose you.
Let me make myself clear again.
I...
have no intention of taking you back.
Mi Rae, I promise I won't ever see another woman.
I told your grandfather about it and asked for his forgiveness.
Ju Hyuk.
Do you think your girl problem is the only issue I have?
What I'm really angry and disappointed about is...
the fact that you...
used me in order to stop my mom and your father...
from getting remarried.
Mi Rae, what do you mean by all this?
Mom.
Ju Hyuk.
You had another woman...
and used Mi Rae to sabotage my relationship with your father?
Is that it?
It's...
I mean... I'm sorry, Mother.
I admit that I did such a stupid thing,
but now, I genuinely...
You mean brat.
How could you do that to Mi Rae?
Why did you do that? Tell me.
Mother.
I'll come back later and explain to you...
It's all over now.
So...
Please stop it, Ju Hyuk.
No way. Mr. Kim is an ex-convict?
Mr. Geum, I misheard you, right?
No, you heard me right. He served time.
I went to the bakery earlier in the afternoon,
when I heard it clearly with my own ears.
I can't believe this. Mr. Kim?
- Goodness. - Oh, my. I couldn't even imagine that.
No wonder why I sensed a dark aura when I first met him.
I would say it was my instinct as a lawyer.
So he's not just a tenant, but an ex-convict tenant.
Come on, Mr. Geum. I think you're out of line.
- I'm home. - Hey.
Hey, Kang San, did you know...
that our tenant was an ex-convict?
Well, yes. I happened to find out today.
Gosh. What did I tell you?
I told you to be careful when you choose your tenant.
You insisted on letting him stay in that room,
and it turns out you brought a criminal into our home...
where Mother, Ye Ju, and Jan Di live too. There are women in this house.
Hey, Kang San did it with good intentions.
Why are you blaming my kind son?
I mean, the one who committed a crime and served time is to blame.
Anyway, you should make sure he moves out.
I can never live with an ex-convict under the same roof.
But we all know from experience that he's not a bad person.
He saved Jan Di too.
So? We should let him stay? Your daughter Jan Di lives here too.
He's a dangerous man, you know.
Hey, I agree with Sang Soo on that.
- Come on, Mom. - Why?
But Mother...
Doo Ho.
- Well... - Oh, no.
I'll move out.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you about it when I moved in.
I'll stay here just until the end of this month.
So don't worry.
Now then...
Wait, Doo Ho.
Why would Mr. Kim act that way?
It makes me feel like we bad-mouthed him and kicked him out.
What do we do?
Maybe Mr. Kim heard everything we said.
I hope he's not hurt emotionally.
I didn't know he would agree to move out so easily.
Gosh, I think I was so shocked to find out he was an ex-convict...
that I made a mistake.
I mean, I know so well from experience...
that he's a good person.
Oh, boy. What should we do, Kang San?
Kang San, why did you come out?
Doo Ho.
Would you like to have a drink with me?
But you said you couldn't handle alcohol.
Even so.
I thought I'd live in this neighborhood for longer than this.
Thank you, Kang San.
For having a drink with me.
So Doo Ho,
don't leave.
My family members were just surprised. They didn't mean what they said.
My mother-in-law told me to ask you to keep living with us.
I appreciate your kind offer. However...
It's time I left.
What do you mean by that?
Are you saying you'll leave anyway?
Actually, regardless of what happened,
I was planning to leave.
But why?
I have my own reasons.
Oh, right. Kang San.
Don't you want to know why I went to prison?
Well, I mean...
I'm sure you got into some kind of situation.
When I was young and immature,
I worked with bad people for a while.
Then I met my wife, and my daughter was born.
But as soon as I decided to turn over a new leaf, in a cruel twist of fate,
my wife passed away, leaving me alone with our daughter.
I had too much debt because of the medical bills for my wife.
I decided to work with those bad people for the last time.
But while doing the work,
I got into a fight.
And I ended up behind bars.
While I was in prison,
my daughter, who was left all alone, was sent to a children's home.
For over 20 years since then, I've never tried to find out...
which family my daughter was adopted into...
or how she was doing. Not even once.
You must be...
missing your daughter so much.
I'm a terrible father. If I showed up in front of her,
I would only be a roadblock in her life.
I don't deserve to show up in front of her.
Doo Ho.
You see, my only wish is...
my daughter's happiness.
I'm sure you can understand how I feel better than anyone else.
You should stop making an issue of it.
If word gets out, our family would be humiliated.
Father.
I just said that Ju Hyuk had been seeing another woman.
What did I tell you?
I said that Ju Hyuk seemed to have another woman.
Goodness. Mother, you should've listened to me.
Gosh. Honey, just don't say anything.
Don't tell me you knew about that, Father.
Ju Hyuk said it was a mistake.
He also promised he would never do it again.
"A mistake?"
That's not all. Ju Hyuk approached Mi Rae intentionally...
to stop me and President Dong from getting married.
What did you say?
He approached Mi Rae to stop you and President Dong...
from getting married?
Mi Rae, is that true?
Mi Rae, tell him everything that you heard.
My goodness. I guess it's all true.
Dong Ju Hyuk is so crafty and underhanded.
He's really something.
My poor daughter.
You couldn't even tell me this. It must've been so hard for you.
I'm sorry, Mom.
Don't say that. I didn't even know what you were going through.
I should be apologizing to you.
Doo Ho, are you all right?
Yes, I'm okay.
Thank you for letting me vent to you. I feel much better now.
Wait. You dropped your wallet. I'll pick it up for you.
Doo Ho.
Is this your daughter's photo?
She looks so cute.
This photo was taken around the time when I first met Mi Rae.
As soon as our eyes met,
I got a feeling that she would become my daughter.
Doo Ho.
This child...
Yes.
She's my estranged daughter.
Doo Ho, is Ms. Ok...
your...
estranged daughter?
Is Ms. Ok...
your estranged daughter?
Doo Ho.
Kang San.
Do me a favor.
Please don't tell Ms. Ok that I'm her father.
What?
If people find out that I'm her father,
Ms. Ok will be in a difficult position.
Then...
the reason why you decided to leave is...
That's right.
I don't want to be a roadblock to Haeng Bok's...
I mean, I don't want to be a roadblock to Ms. Ok's future.
Disappearing from her life...
is the best thing I can do for her as her father.
So I'm asking you.
Doo Ho.
Please.
You're still up.
Don't be too upset.
I'm going to visit Chairman Hwang and explain to him.
Also, Chan Ran is tenderhearted.
It won't be so hard to convince her.
But Mi Rae's family...
found out that I had used Mi Rae.
I'm sure they have no choice even though they know you used her.
The Hwang family can't just disregard our positions...
as the members of the Dong family.
You're wrong.
It's all over now, Father.
Nonsense.
Are you giving up?
Yes.
We came too far to fix the situation.
Both you...
and I.
Dong Ju Hyuk.
Kyu Chul.
What do you guys mean by all this?
Ju Hyuk used Mi Rae?
Auntie Kyu Sun.
How long have you been out here?
Just long enough to hear what you said. Tell me.
What do you and Ju Hyuk mean by all this? What's going on?
(Hwang Dong Food)
(Resignation Letter)
What on earth is this, Mr. Dong?
It's my resignation letter.
A resignation letter?
Mr. Dong, why would you hand in your resignation all of a sudden?
Mr. Dong, let's talk.
(Hwang Dong Food)
My gosh. He handed in his resignation.
I wondered what was going on since I sensed some tension.
Mr. Eun.
What happens to Mr. Dong?
I don't know. It's not like I have any power.
What? Why are you crying suddenly?
- Hello, everyone. - Hello.
Hey, where are Mr. Ok and Mr. Dong?
Did they go somewhere?
You won't believe this. Mr. Dong handed in his resignation.
Mr. Ok stepped out with him to have a talk.
What? Mr. Dong is leaving the company?
I guess so.
But he'll be all right since his father is the president.
Wait. Why is Ms. Park crying?
Did you make her cry, Mr. Eun?
Me? Mr. Choi, don't be ridiculous. Why would I make her cry?
- Mr. Eun, you're so heartless. - Yes? Me?
- Ms. Park. - What?
- You animal! - "Animal?"
Wait, Ms. Park. Hey... "Heartless?"
You...
Mr. Choi, why are you looking at me like that?
She and you...
No, that's not the case.
Ms. Park has a one-sided crush on Mr. Dong. That's why.
She started crying when she heard he was quitting.
I said that wasn't the case.
Ju Hyuk, what's the meaning of this?
I believe...
I should leave...
both Mi Rae and the company.
Hey, you brat!
I'm sorry, Jae Hyun.
Listen.
Because of what you did to Mi Rae,
I want to punch you right now.
But I'm trying really hard not to do so.
Right.
I sincerely regret what I did wrong to her.
And I'm very sorry to you and Ms. Hwang.
Gosh.
Also,
about the photos of your wife with Mr. Eun.
I was the one who sent them to you.
What?
Have you completely lost your mind?
Are you really the Dong Ju Hyuk I know?
I'm too ashamed to even see you.
I must've been out of my mind.
I mean, I admit...
that since my wife made Mr. Eun spy on you,
she wronged you first.
Even so, how could you do such a thing?
I was so desperate.
I didn't want to lose Mi Rae.
I'm really sorry, Jae Hyun.
I was foolish.
Gosh, seriously.
Darn it!
I hope it's not too much to ask.
I've never shopped for shoes for a woman.
It's okay.
I took Mr. Hwang to his company and left for the day early.
Doo Ho, how about this one?
I wonder if those fit my daughter's feet.
I'm sure they fit her feet perfectly.
Jan Di tipped me off about Ms. Ok's shoe size.
Doo Ho, how about this one?
It looks nice.
Right?
Thank you for your help today.
Don't mention it. That was nothing.
Haeng Bok's birthday is around the corner.
So I wanted to buy her a new pair of shoes before leaving here.
I see. Ms. Ok's birthday is coming soon.
Haeng Bok must not have known her real birthday all these years.
I couldn't buy her pretty shoes when she was a little girl.
It kept weighing on my mind.
"Haeng Bok?"
I guess Ms. Ok's birth name is Haeng Bok.
Yes. Her name was Kim Haeng Bok.
I named her Haeng Bok hoping she would become happy.
Anyway, I'm worried that I'm being too greedy.
My dear Haeng Bok must be full of hate and resentment against me.
Maybe it's pointless to give her this gift.
- Doo Ho. - Yes, Kang San?
How about I ask Ms. Ok how she feels about you?
Can you do that for me?
Of course.
Thank you.
Let's go home now. I want to see my daughter Jan Di so much.
Okay. Let's go.
- What do you mean? - My gosh. You know what I mean.
My dear Jan Di has been studying hard lately.
(Horang Art Academy)
Mi Rae.
Ju Hyuk handed in his resignation today.
He said he was going back to the US.
I thought you might want to know.
(Director's Office)
My gosh.
Ms. Ok, you're still here.
Yes.
Then why did you turn the lights off?
Are you worried about something?
Is it about your ex-boyfriend?
I think I know how you must be feeling.
Then don't stay out too late.
Okay. Go home safely, Ms. Jang.
Okay. Then see you tomorrow.
Cheer up.
Oh, my. My dear daughter.
Were you studying?
Dad, I think I'm used to studying now.
I'm shocked. Oh, my.
I'm just so happy. Oh, dear.
Oh, by the way, why did you ask me to find out Ms. Ok's shoe size?
Are you going to buy her shoes?
No.
Someone I know wanted to give Ms. Ok shoes as a gift.
Is that true? Is it not you?
What?
No, never.
Right. You rarely buy a new pair of shoes even for yourself.
Right.
Hey, I see that you're still wearing the hair tie that Ms. Ok gave you.
I thought you would stop using it in a few days.
Oh, right. This hair tie...
Ms. Ok's biological father gave it to her. You didn't know, did you?
Really?
Yes. So I promised her that I'd cherish it on her behalf.
I see.
Yes.
Sir.
I apologize...
for what Ju Hyuk did.
Mi Rae.
I'm very sorry to you as well.
I don't even know what to say.
Ms. Dong, just saying sorry won't cut it.
On top of cheating on her, he even toyed...
with our precious Mi Rae.
You're right. I know...
that what Ju Hyuk did to her was absolutely wrong.
But if Ju Hyuk goes back to the US just like this,
he might become a complete mess.
And his relationship with Kyu Chul will be over.
Mi Rae.
Ju Hyuk is worthy of pity.
Please help him just this once.
I'm begging you. Please.
Auntie Kyu Sun.
Kyu Sun, you should leave now.
Chan Ran.
Kyu Chul couldn't forget you...
even after he got married, and because of that,
his wife suffered from delusional jealousy.
In the end,
her emotional pain became too much, and she passed away.
What did you say?
Ju Hyuk's mother suffered from delusional jealousy because of me?
My goodness. That's unbelievable.
And that's why...
Ju Hyuk hated so much to see his father with you...
that he even did such a horrible thing.
Mr. Hwang.
Please reconsider...
sending Ju Hyuk back to the US.
Please.
Mi Rae, what do you think?
I want Ju Hyuk to stay to be around his family.
I've seen him struggling in his relationship with his father,
and I felt bad for him all along.
Therefore,
I want him to live with his family...
to find peace of mind and heal his emotional scars.
She's right, Father.
I hate him for what he did to Mi Rae.
But I understand that he must've been deeply scarred.
Grandpa.
I don't want his life to be ruined because of what he did to me.
I want...
to forgive him.
Mi Rae.
My goodness. She's like an angel with no wings.
Do you mean that, Mi Rae?
Yes.
I really mean it, Grandpa.
After you move out,
won't you and Kyu Sun be in a long-distance relationship?
- It's the only thing I'm asking you for. - Mi Rae.
Did she really do that for you?
Father, Mi Rae said there was one condition.
Today is your daughter's birthday.
- Hello. - Ms. Ok, what brings you here?
I guess it's someone's birthday.
Yes. Well... Ms. Ok.