(Episode 71)
Why did I come here?
I must be going crazy.
Jae Hyuk, no...
Jae Hyuk.
Isn't that Ms. Hwang's car?
(27N 2024)
Jae Hyuk.
Jae Hyuk, wake up. Please? Jae Hyuk!
My gosh.
Hello? Can you please come here?
- Darn it. - There's been a car accident.
The address is...
What have I done?
- Where's Yeon Su? - Why are you asking me?
Didn't you guys leave work together?
No. I had a meeting, so I told her not to wait for me.
- She's not upstairs? - No.
We should be home making dinner. Where is she?
Gosh, she worked all day. Why does she have to make dinner?
She deceived you so many times. How could you still side with her?
Go wash your hands. Let's eat.
How come Yeon Su isn't home yet?
No idea. She hasn't even called.
How could she be so rude when she lives with her in-laws?
Something must've come up.
You must've been hungry. Do you want more food?
No, I don't want to gain weight.
You can afford to put on a little weight.
No, I hate feeling heavy.
All right. It's not good to overeat anyway.
But seriously, where did Yeon Su go?
I'm late. I'm sorry.
Yeon Su, where have you been?
I had to take care of something.
You should have dinner.
I don't feel like eating, Father.
You can't say that. You need to eat because you're pregnant.
And couldn't you have come home early and made dinner?
- Where have you been? - I'm sorry.
By the way, how come Jae Hyuk isn't home yet?
Maybe he went to see Choi So Won.
(Choi So Won)
Hey.
What's up?
What?
Who is it?
Jae Hyuk is...
Gosh, what do we do? Oh, there you are.
A hit-and-run? What happened?
Jae Hyuk is undergoing surgery?
What on earth happened?
Are you mute? I'm asking you what happened.
A car showed up out of nowhere and drove toward him.
He managed not to get hit by the car,
but the steel bars and other things got knocked over, so he got hurt.
You were with him when the accident took place?
Yes.
Gosh, how could this happen?
If the car didn't hit him, why did those things get knocked over?
It happened when he was trying to push me away.
So he got hurt while trying to save you?
Yes.
I'm speechless.
I'm sorry.
I can't believe this.
Gosh, Dr. Lee.
How's my son?
The test results show...
some nerve damage caused by the trauma,
but I won't be able to tell you more until I perform the surgery.
- Gosh. - Honey.
Dr. Lee.
Please take good care of my son.
Yes, sir.
Why are you still here?
Do you think he'd want to see you now?
You're utterly shameless.
What are you waiting for? Leave!
This is insane.
Why did Jae Hyuk get hurt?
Things totally got out of hand.
What do I do?
What on earth have you done?
Were you trying to kill Choi So Won?
Mr. Park.
I saw you fleeing the scene.
You saw that?
Yes. How could you do such a thing?
What will you do now?
Mr. Park, what should I do?
The truth will come out soon once the police start investigating.
What do I do?
I got rid of all the security footage from the vicinity.
Really?
Thank you, Mr. Park.
Thank you so much.
Where's the car? What did you do with it?
It's in the parking lot.
I didn't have time to take it to an auto shop.
You can't just leave it there.
You must take it to an auto shop and get it repaired quickly.
If anyone sees the damage from the accident, they'll suspect you.
What if taking it to an auto shop...
looks more suspicious?
Give me the keys.
There's an auto shop that I know very well.
If I take it there, no one will know.
Thank you.
I feel so safe knowing that you got my back.
I'm not doing this for you.
I'm doing this for Director Han's sake.
If anything bad happens to you, it'll affect Director Han.
Why did you do something so reckless?
At that moment,
I couldn't think.
Do you hate Choi So Won to the point that you want to kill her?
Even so, you should've tried to think of a different way.
How could you do that, especially when you're pregnant?
You're not hurt, right?
Yes, I'm fine.
You cannot tell anyone,
including Mother.
Okay. Don't worry.
It's getting late. Why isn't So Won home yet?
- Is Ha Eun asleep? - I finally put her to sleep.
She pestered me to read a book to her, so I did it three times.
Now, my throat is all sore.
Shall I make some yuzu tea?
It's okay. I'm going to bed soon anyway.
I tried calling So Won, but she didn't pick up.
She'll be home soon. She has a life too, you know.
Maybe she's with Jae Hyuk.
I hope that's the case.
They probably didn't actually break up, right?
You're right. It'll make me happy if they're actually together now.
Where are you? Why aren't you home yet?
What? You're at the hospital?
Jae Hyuk got into a car accident? How?
Jae Hyuk.
Jae Hyuk, wake up.
Look, Dr. Lee.
You said the surgery went well.
How come he's still unconscious?
It looks like he had a concussion as well.
Then...
will he be okay if he regains his consciousness?
The damaged area in the lower back is bigger than I thought.
There's a chance that he may be paralyzed from the waist down.
What... What did you say?
How could it...
- My gosh, honey. - Father.
This isn't good, honey. Let me take you home.
No, no.
Gosh, I'm afraid you may collapse at this rate.
- Mr. Park, get the car ready. - Yes, ma'am.
Min Hyuk, your dad and I will go home.
Call me if anything happens.
- Come on. - Okay.
Honey, let's go home.
Gosh, be careful. Please be careful.
My goodness.
You know that this is all your fault, right?
This would've never happened had you two ended things sooner.
You two broke up. What were you doing in our area?
Exactly.
What will you do if Jae Hyuk can't recover?
Will you take responsibility?
Get out.
Get out of my sight!
- Aunt Yu Jin. - Hello, Aunt Yu Jin.
Gosh, Jae Hyuk.
What's going on?
He's still unconscious?
- Yes. - My gosh!
I heard he was in a hit-and-run. What on earth happened?
He got hurt while trying to save Choi So Won.
What?
Why are you still here? I told you to get out!
What were you doing in our neighborhood?
Did you see me?
No, I didn't.
I asked because the accident happened near our house.
Don't tell me that you came to tell them about my past.
No, it's not that.
No? Then what brought you to our neighborhood?
I just...
I went there to see Jae Hyuk. That's all.
And I was on my way home.
But a car suddenly showed up and drove into him.
All of it happened in a flash.
Did you see that car?
No, I was way too flustered.
I only remember the color of the car.
Did you see anything?
You live close by.
I saw nothing.
What's going to happen to Jae Hyuk?
Jae Hyuk probably didn't see anything either, right?
I...
I have to go see Jae Hyuk.
They'll call us when he wakes up, so just stay home.
Jae Hyuk...
Jae Hyuk.
Gosh.
What on earth happened?
Jae Hyuk got hurt while trying to save So Won?
My gosh.
- Mom. - Hey.
How bad is Jae Hyuk's injury?
Did the surgery go well?
Yes. So Won called and said that the surgery went well.
But the thing is, he hasn't regained his consciousness yet.
What?
You said the surgery went well. Why is he still unconscious?
What do we do? I'm so worried about Jae Hyuk.
I can't just sit here and wait. I should go see him.
- My jacket. - Mom.
Go another time.
His family must be there now.
What's going to happen to Jae Hyuk?
And what about So Won?
What do we do?
So Won, what's going on?
How's Jae Hyuk?
He's still unconscious.
- Still? - Yes.
Ho Jin, have you looked into it?
I checked all the security cameras in the area,
but someone already deleted all the footage.
It was done deliberately.
Who'd do such a thing?
I wish I had seen something.
Gosh, I was too flustered that day.
So Won, will he be okay once he regains his consciousness?
He's not seriously injured, right?
Ho Jin.
What do I do?
Jae Hyuk might...
He might...
What? What's wrong with him?
He might not be able to use his legs due to nerve damage.
What?
Ho Jin, what do I do?
If something like that happens to Jae Hyuk because of me,
what should I do?
Is Vice President Han still unconscious?
Yes.
My gosh.
I heard So Won was with him when the accident took place.
Is it true?
Yes, I think so.
My gosh, I can't believe this.
So he risked his life to save So Won?
He's amazing.
So Won, were you at the hospital yesterday?
I guess you didn't go home and came straight here.
Yes.
How's Vice President Han?
He hasn't regained his consciousness yet.
What about you? Are you okay?
You're not hurt?
No.
I heard it was a hit-and-run.
Yes.
How could the driver run away?
Whoever it is, the person must be utterly unscrupulous.
You're trying to find the hit-and-run driver, right?
Yes, ma'am.
It won't be easy though.
There's no witness, and I couldn't find any security footage.
On top of that, the car didn't actually hit him.
Tae Seok will want to find the driver as soon as he recovers.
Have you set up the meeting with Mr. Jeong, the painter?
Mr. Park.
Yes?
Right, I figured you'd be busy because of Vice President Han,
so I booked it for next week.
Is everything okay with you?
How come you seem so distracted?
No, ma'am.
Why are you getting up? Stay in bed.
Jae Hyuk...
I need to go see Jae Hyuk.
You're too weak to even sit up on your own.
You can't go anywhere in your current state.
Dr. Kim said you should just stay home for the time being.
No, I have to go see him.
You have diabetic ketoacidosis.
Your blood sugar level is over 600.
Going anywhere now is too risky.
Jae Hyuk...
My son, Jae Hyuk.
Is he still unconscious?
Yes, apparently.
So going there now would be pointless.
They'll call us when he wakes up,
so just stay home.
So Won.
Mom.
I brought you some food and fresh clothes.
I figured you'd be all over the place.
You probably haven't eaten anything yet.
Mom.
I'm so worried about Jae Hyuk.
Jae Hyuk.
Why are you lying there like that?
I can't believe this is happening.
Wake up soon, Jae Hyuk.
You can recover quickly.
What's So Won going to do if you don't?
Even I wouldn't be able to live.
If you don't wake up,
I'll worry myself sick and die soon.
So Won, you must stay strong.
He will wake up. You said the surgery went well.
But even if he does, his legs...
That won't happen.
Don't worry about that yet.
Right?
That won't happen, right?
Of course, it won't.
Mom, if something like that happens to him,
how will I go on with my life?
Because of me...
It's all my fault.
I told you that Jae Hyuk will fully recover.
So Won.
Don't let such negative thoughts gnaw at you.
He will regain his consciousness soon.
What do we do?
(Legal Manager Choi Ho Jin)
Hello, Choi Ho Jin speaking.
You found Detective Seo Jung Bae?
Yes, his father passed away.
He'll probably come to the funeral.
Really?
(Funeral Home)
Jung Bae, that punk. He's the eldest son,
but he left right away after paying for the funeral.
I don't think he'll come back.
Seo Jung Bae.
I know for a fact that he's connected to the case.
I must find him.
You should have some food.
Thanks.
- Ms. Han. - Hi, Mr. Choi.
You're having lunch now?
Yes.
You must be worried about Mr. Han.
Is Jae Hyuk going to be okay?
He will wake up.
You see, Jae Hyuk...
He lost his mother when he was little,
so he never experienced what it's like to be loved by a mother.
Then he even lost his fiancee like that.
I thought he could finally be happy with So Won.
He lost his fiancee?
Does that mean...
his fiancee...
Yes, she died many years ago.
Mr. Choi, you're here for lunch, right?
- Give me a minute. I'll go... - It's okay.
You should eat first.
Go on.
All right, I'll eat.
I should eat to have the energy to keep Jae Hyuk safe.
Marry me.
I want to be your husband...
and Ha Eun's dad.
Would you marry me?
People can call me a lunatic. I don't care even if...
I end up in the inferno after I die.
I'm just going to let myself love you.
Jae Hyuk.
Please wake up.
Please.
If you wake up, I'll do anything.
I'll do anything you tell me to do.
I'll stay right by your side.
I won't go anywhere, so please...
Please wake up.
I heard Vice President Han is still unconscious.
Yes.
I heard Chairman Han also collapsed.
My goodness.
Things were already chaotic enough,
but the media somehow found out about the VP's accident.
The stock price has plummeted because of the article.
Things were starting to stabilize thanks to Lucio's investment.
What is this mess now?
I understand why you're anxious,
but don't worry.
We're working on the Carso Shopping Mall deal,
and N-tex 4 will be completed soon as well.
I'm relieved that we have you.
To tell you the truth,
Jae Hyuk's doctor thinks he may be paralyzed from the waist down.
And my father isn't doing so well either due to his diabetes...
and high blood pressure.
I get so worried whenever I think about the company.
Yes, of course.
It's about time we decided...
who will be Chairman Han's successor.
That being said,
the two of you should join hands with me.
From what I know, the other board members trust and admire you.
If the two of you decide to support me, it'll be very helpful.
You're sure Choi So Won didn't see you, right?
Yes, I'm sure.
What about Jae Hyuk though?
I'm worried that he might have seen me.
I guess we'll find out when and if he wakes up.
I heard you asked for me.
What are you doing?
I asked you for an interim test report a while ago.
How come I haven't gotten it yet?
I apologize. I'll submit it soon.
Were you always this irresponsible?
You don't have to do anything because you've been at the hospital?
Whose fault is it that Jae Hyuk ended up like that?
I can't believe you have the audacity to go to the hospital.
You got him hurt, so you'll look after him?
Do your work if you have time to go to the hospital.
Focus on developing the fabric.
That's why I'm keeping you in the company.
You got that?
What will you do if Jae Hyuk never wakes up?
He will regain his consciousness.
But the doctor said he may not be able to use his legs.
What will you do if that happens?
This is why you should've learned your place a long time ago.
How dare you even dream of being with him?
You're always too greedy for your own good.
How could you say such things now?
Aren't you worried about him at all?
I'm saying these things because I am worried.
Without you, it would've never even happened.
You're always so confident.
I know you're the one who framed Ho Jin.
And I bet you bought the land in Mount Jiri.
What? I bought land?
I framed Ho Jin? Have you lost your mind?
Who else would do such things?
What will Director Han say if he finds out...
that you ruined the project he's leading?
Do you evidence to prove that I did it?
I don't think you know who your enemies and allies are.
You're married to the Noyu chairman's son.
The development of N-tex 4 is Noyu's most important project,
and defaming the legal manager of Noyu...
is like defaming the company itself.
Look at you talking gibberish. Did you hurt your head too?
You'd better stop when you still can.
Can't you see that the cliff is right in front of you?
That snide witch.
She can't prove anything.
If Jae Hyuk never jumped in like that, you'd be...
in the hospital now.
Jae Hyuk.
I'm here.
Please wake up.
Your father is very worried about you as well.
Wake up, please.
Don't you miss me?
- Uncle Ho Jin. - Yes, Ha Eun.
Mr. Get Out bought me this book.
- Can you read it to me? - Sure.
He bought you this book?
Yes. Uncle Ho Jin, I miss Mr. Get Out.
Can you call him for me?
I already asked Grandma,
but she said he's too busy.
Oh, he is very busy at the moment.
Let's call him another time.
Okay.
Hi, Mom.
Yes, still the same.
I'll call you as soon as he wakes up. Don't worry too much.
He'll be okay.
How's Ha Eun doing?
Don't worry about Ha Eun.
So Won, are you there?
Mr. Han.
Mr. Han. Mr. Han Jae Hyuk.
Mr. Han!
Mr. Han, stay with me!
He's having a cardiac arrest.