(Episode 8)
Can I help you?
I'm the one who called earlier.
Oh, I see. Please have a seat.
What's your baby's name?
Choi Min...
I mean, Ah Young. Her name is Choi Ah Young.
I believe you thought carefully about this decision.
Yes.
Did you discuss this with the father?
He's not in our lives. We split up almost a year ago.
I see.
May I hold her?
Sure.
Please fill out the application.
Okay.
Hey, what happened?
Did you not come home last night?
I didn't see you coming home,
and you weren't in your room this morning.
No. I got home late and went out early in the morning.
Why are you so busy? The shop will be closed for a while.
I have to take care of something.
By the way, did you say Min Ah is not here?
That's right. I put her to sleep right next to me...
and conked out because of the medicine. Then when I woke up,
she was gone.
Have you tried calling Yeon Su?
Yes, but she's not picking up.
Why isn't she picking up?
- Then try calling Ho Jin. - Okay.
It must be them. Is that you, Ho Jin?
Hey, Ho Jin.
Hey.
My gosh, did you drink?
What? He drank? Ho Jin.
Why did you drink so much?
My goodness, you're a total lightweight.
Hey, what's wrong?
Why did you do that?
Why did you do that to Yeon Su?
What?
You said that she's our family...
and that you think of her as your daughter.
So why were you so harsh on her?
You see, Yeon Su packed lunch for me every single day...
when I was stressed out because of my studies.
And she always cheered me up when I wanted to give up.
When I wanted to quit everything and get back into painting,
she said you...
She said I shouldn't do that because you'd be upset.
Ho Jin.
Hey, why are you being like this?
But now, she wants to break up with me.
She doesn't care whether I become a prosecutor or judge.
Are you happy now?
What? She wants to end it?
Are you serious? Did Yeon Su really say that?
Yes, she did.
Then what about Min Ah?
I tried bringing her up, but Yeon Su didn't even budge.
Wait, then Yeon Su didn't take her?
You mean, Min Ah? What are you talking about?
Min Ah is gone.
What?
Min Ah!
What? Yeon Su isn't there?
I came home, but Min Ah and Yeon Su aren't here.
And all of Yeon Su's stuff is gone.
Are you saying Yeon Su moved out?
I have no idea. I'll go to her work and see if she's there.
Okay. I'll meet you there, then. All right.
What's going on? Yeon Su moved out?
I have no idea what's going on. Mom, I have to step out.
- Where are you going? - I'll tell you later.
Hey.
You sent that much money to Hwang Yeon Su?
What can I do? She even has a video of the accident.
You didn't even know? What have you been doing?
I had no idea...
someone witnessed the accident.
Make sure Min Hyuk never finds out. Do you understand?
He actually asked me about the security footage from the shop,
so I told him everything's been taken care of.
He'll be flabbergasted if he finds out that she has...
a video of the accident.
My son mustn't find out about this.
She makes my blood boil.
Why must I go through this because of that wench, Hwang Yeon Su?
How much money have we wasted because of her?
(Flights)
(Han Min Hyuk)
Hello, Mr. Han. Why did you call?
Let's meet now.
Wait, just a second.
She left the company?
Gosh, it happened a while ago. You didn't know?
Goodness.
Gosh.
Why did you want to see me?
What are you doing? Let go!
- Follow me. - Let go of me.
- I said, let go. - Shut it and just come with me.
Let go.
- I said, let go. - Come on.
Hey, how could you do such a thing?
How dare you threaten me and my mom with that security footage?
You acted all pitiful to my face...
while cooking up such a ruse behind my back.
Have you forgotten what your mom did to me?
I needed at least one weapon I could protect myself with.
What?
That's why you did it?
Do you even know what I went through?
Had you never messed with me, that accident...
What do you mean?
I only saw the construction zone sign.
That day...
Tell me.
What did you do to my mom?
You blackmailed her and extorted money from her.
Watch what you say. I got what I rightfully deserve.
What you rightfully deserve?
What's "rightful" about blackmailing someone and extorting money...
using that person's weakness?
Do you really have the right to criticize me?
You sneaked into the shop and tried to steal the technology.
I covered it up for you.
I did you a favor because I pity you...
that you have to try so hard to earn Chairman Han's acknowledgement.
So be grateful instead of blaming me like this.
Right.
I should've never been nice to someone like you.
You feel sickly insecure about yourself.
You're all twisted inside,
and you never deserved my pity to begin with.
And you think you're different?
You're a total mama's boy. You can't even do anything on your own.
You have no willpower. Your mom will control you...
for the rest of your life. You're like her avatar!
Hey, even you look down on me?
Say it again. What did you say?
Say that again!
What are you doing?
Let go. Let go of her!
Get lost!
- Say it again. Say it! - Let go of her!
Go away!
Get out of here at once.
Why are you standing there? You must leave!
Ho Jin.
Hello?
Isn't this Ho Jin's phone?
I found this man unconscious on the floor here.
What? Where is he now?
He's here.
Ho Jin!
My gosh.
I already called an ambulance.
Okay, thank you.
Gosh, what do I do? My goodness.
What happened?
Don't tell me...
that he's dead. Is he?
Don't worry. I checked and saw that he's not dead.
He's not critically injured.
But because of the commotion,
I bet someone already called the police.
By any chance,
do you know that guy?
No.
Why do you think I might know him?
Just because.
He tried to get me off you with all his might.
Anyway,
let's...
never cross paths again.
The person you're trying to reach is unavailable at the moment.
Please leave a message...
I clearly heard Ho Jin saying he was going to Yeon Su's work to meet her.
Then was Yeon Su there?
Hey, are you okay?
"Hope Infant Welfare Center"?
(Hope Infant Welfare Center)
If Yeon Su was the one that dropped this...
- Mom, you're here. - My gosh.
What is this now?
Ho Jin.
My dear son.
What happened? Is the injury serious? Is it?
I think he rolled down the stairs at the office building.
What? The stairs at the office building?
He went there to find Yeon Su. Why did he roll down the stairs?
So what's his condition? Is Ho Jin going to be okay?
We'll have to wait for the test results.
Then what about Yeon Su? Where did she go?
Ho Jin is badly injured. I can't believe she's not even here.
I have no idea where she is.
Ho Jin said her stuff was gone when he went back to their place.
What? Are you saying she ran away with Min Ah or what?
- My gosh, Ho Jin. - Ho Jin.
Mom, So Won.
- Yes. - Yes. It's me, your mom.
Are you okay?
Ho Jin, what happened?
Did you meet Yeon Su?
Yeon Su?
Why would I meet her?
Then what about Min Ah? Where is she?
Min Ah?
Who is that?
Dissociative amnesia?
Yes.
It's a condition where...
one suddenly can't recall important personal information.
In his case,
it's localized amnesia, where the patient can't recall events...
from a circumscribed period of time.
He can't recall events from a circumscribed period of time?
- Correct. - What do you mean?
He recognizes both of us.
But he doesn't remember Min Ah.
My gosh, then...
Then what should we do?
My son, Ho Jin, is studying to become a prosecutor.
His cognitive and learning abilities won't really be affected.
Then how long will it take for him to fully regain his memory?
Every patient is different.
For some, it only takes a few days.
But in some cases, it takes a number of years.
There's a possibility that he may never get those memories back.
Oh, dear.
I can't believe this is happening to my son.
My gosh.
Excuse me.
Please wake up.
("Corporate Executive Caught Trying to Put a Bug in Employees' Phones")
("Woman Found Unconscious Under a Cliff on November 5 Dies")
November 5...
That's the day when the accident happened.
"Near Restaurant Ruby"?
Min Hyuk.
I brought this for you.
Min Hyuk, what's wrong?
("Woman Found Unconscious Under a Cliff on November 5 Dies")
That woman...
Are you sure she's alive?
"That woman"? Who?
The woman I hit with my car.
How many times do I have to tell you?
She was discharged, totally alive and well.
Then I want to meet her.
- Why would you meet her? - I have to.
I want to meet her and make sure she's okay.
She's dead, isn't she?
No, I told you she's not dead.
The woman who was supposedly found under a cliff.
Isn't she the woman I hit with my car?
Hey, why do you keep talking such nonsense?
Mom.
Tell me the truth.
About what? What do you want to hear?
Did you do it?
Because you feared I'd get in trouble if she was alive.
Is that why you did it?
No, no way.
Tell me the truth!
I want the truth. Tell me the truth already!
I had no choice.
This is insane. How could you...
Was I supposed to just watch you being put through the wringer, then?
I made the best decision I could make as your mom.
Are you kidding me?
She could've lived had she been taken...
to the hospital sooner, but you left her out to die.
I killed her! I made her die!
Mom.
Why did you do that? Why?
Why did you do such a thing?
Be careful.
Ho Jin, go to your room. I'll make some foods that you like.
It's okay. I'm not hungry. I'll just get some rest.
Hope Infant Welfare Center.
If Yeon Su really was the one that dropped that business card...
What are you thinking?
What? Oh, nothing.
What is happening with Yeon Su?
Where did she take Min Ah?
What is going on?
Mom, I'm stepping out.
- Where are you going? - I have to check something.
Hey.
(Hope Infant Welfare Center)
"Hope Infant Welfare Center".
Min Ah.
Min Ah!
Can I help you?
Well...
(Application, Choi Ah Young)
So this baby's name is Choi Min Ah, not Choi Ah Young?
That's right. It's all a lie.
My sister-in-law took Min Ah in secret and left her here.
Hold on.
Here, look.
I'm her aunt. And this guy here is my brother, Min Ah's dad.
And this is the woman that brought her, right?
Yes, you're right.
And...
this is our family relation certificate.
(Family Relation Certificate)
Also,
I brought my ID as well as my brother's.
(Choi So Won)
(Choi Ho Jin)
Let me take Min Ah now that you've confirmed everything.
I'm afraid I can't do that.
Pardon me?
The adoption process for her has already begun.
"Adoption"? What do you mean?
Her mother clearly stated that she doesn't wish to raise her.
She also said she and the father split up over a year ago.
No, that's all a lie.
They lived together up until recently.
She even lied about Min Ah's name, so you get the idea.
That is true, but it's not like her birth parents are dead,
and you're just her aunt. If you step in,
and if some problems arise, it'll put us in a bind.
Ms. Jo.
I cannot let her get adopted. Please?
Like I said, she has her family.
Then come back with her father.
Min Ah?
Who is that?
Ms. Jo.
My brother can't come because he's ill at the moment.
He's suffering from amnesia due to the shock after Yeon Su left.
Ms. Jo, please let me take Min Ah. Please?
I understand your situation, but I can't do that.
I recently...
lost my sister.
She was pregnant,
and the baby died as well.
I can't lose Min Ah, on top of all the losses I've suffered.
Help me so that I can protect Min Ah. Please?
Min Ah!
She still has a little bit of jaundice.
Take her to a doctor on a regular basis.
I will. Thank you. Thank you so much, Ms. Jo.
Oh, right.
This must be her mom's. It was wrapped around her neck.
I see.
Ms. Jo, I have a favor to ask.
(Hope Infant Welfare Center)
If Min Ah's mom comes back,
tell her that Min Ah got adopted by a family abroad.
I promise you that I'll raise Min Ah well.
Have you been eating properly?
Yes.
Just move back in.
I don't want to.
Then go stay at the apartment.
I got it for you and your family anyway.
Now you're saying that?
Why couldn't you have been like this sooner?
Had you approved of Eun Hye when she was alive...
Do you know how happy she was?
She cried like a little girl while telling me that you called her.
You made her...
suffer for way too long.
I should get going.
Jae Hyuk.
Hey, Min Hyuk.
Jae Hyuk.
I actually have...
something to tell you.
Min Hyuk.
I'm sorry.
But today, I don't think I can listen to what you have to say.
Let's talk another time.
Is something going on?
Tell me.
Is it something bad?
Jae Hyuk.
My fiancee...
I lost her.
I'll never see her again.
What do you mean?
You mean...
I should go.
Jae Hyuk.
Bye, Min Hyuk.
Gosh, Min Hyuk. Where have you been?
I couldn't get a hold of you,
so I even called the office, and you weren't there.
I made the spicy fish stew, which you love.
What's wrong?
Is that why you said she died?
What?
Because she's Jae Hyuk's fiancee.
Is that why you said she died?
How could you do this to me?
I can't believe you fooled me.
How...
How did you find out?
Did Hwang Yeon Su tell you?
No, I saw Jae Hyuk.
And I happened to see a photo on his phone.
That woman...
The woman I killed...
was smiling with Jae Hyuk, looking all happy.
Min Hyuk, that was...
Mom, you really scare me.
Knowing that, how could you...
Min Hyuk, just forget all about it. Okay?
Forget about it?
How?
It wasn't some stranger.
I killed my brother's wife-to-be!
How can you expect me to forget that?
- Darn it. - Min Hyuk!
My gosh, Min Ah.
Gosh, my sweetheart. You came back to Grandma.
My goodness.
What happened? Where did you find Min Ah?
Just tell me.
Yeon Su...
had left her at an infant welfare center.
What? An infant welfare center?
Are you saying she abandoned Min Ah?
My gosh, that heartless witch.
She shouldn't call herself human. Even animals wouldn't do that.
Gosh, you poor thing. My goodness.
How did you find out though?
Well, it's...
Who is this baby?
Well...
Ho Jin, you must be hungry. I'll fix you dinner quickly.
Oh, gosh. Min Ah.
Yes, my sweetheart.
Are you all right?
She's so adorable.
Seriously, who is that baby?
Why can't you tell me? Whose baby is she?
She's my friend's granddaughter. It's a long story.
She's my child.
- So Won. - She's my daughter.