Do you get it now?
Your son is Kim Min Cheol.
No. He's Director Kang Suk Joon.
The chairman of LX Group's second son,
Director Kang Suk Joon.
He's the son you abandoned.
Min Cheol...
is my son?
My in-laws raised him for over 30 years...
even though he was born out of wedlock.
Isn't that enough?
What more are you trying to ask from my father-in-law?
Imagine how much my mother-in-law must've suffered...
because of you and my father-in-law.
You should leave with your son.
The least you can do...
to thank my mother-in-law for raising your son...
is to leave somewhere far away with your son.
You created this mess, so you should take care of it.
Mom, Min Ho is home.
(34 years ago)
I'm sorry, Tae Su.
Don't say that.
Your father saved me from drowning.
But he...
I'm alive thanks to your father.
It's all in the past.
Right after that, your mother passed away as well.
I always feel guilty every time I think about...
how hard it must've been for you and your brother.
Tae Su.
I'll raise Seung Jae like my own son.
So take good care of yourself.
I have no hope.
I'm not taking your son because you're going to die.
I'm doing it so you can focus on your treatment.
Tae Su.
Seung Jae likes sleeping with this blanket.
Okay. I'll come back.
Focus on getting better.
Thank you.
And I'm sorry.
Now that she knows who her son is,
it's only a matter of time before Suk Joon finds out about his mother.
Good work.
Has this resolved your misunderstanding?
Are you ready to accept me as your daughter-in-law?
Don't get Suk Hwan involved...
in anything that might cross your father-in-law.
He's going to be the successor of LX Group.
He can't be involved in anything that might get in his way.
Okay.
But why can't you just tell Suk Joon the truth?
Your father-in-law wrote in his will that he doesn't want us...
to tell Suk Joon about his biological mother.
The moment we tell Suk Joon,
Suk Hwan won't get a chance to become a successor,
and he also won't get a single penny.
So that's why Suk Hwan couldn't say anything.
You guys seem pretty close today.
What is it that you need to tell me?
I told your wife everything about Suk Joon.
I also told her that Kim Bok Soon is his biological mother.
I can already guess how much you and your mother...
must've suffered because of this.
I feel so much better...
now that you know.
I'm so sorry that I couldn't tell you.
It's okay.
I'm just grateful that your mother trusted me enough...
to tell me everything.
Great choice, Mom.
That means we're a team now.
- Right, Eun Ju? - Of course.
Eun Ju...
told Kim Bok Soon to leave today.
What?
What if my dad gets angry at you?
Don't worry.
I know what I got myself into.
Eun Ju.
Thank you for calling me.
You even came near my office.
But how did you know that I work here?
Are you really the chairman of LX Group?
And is Min Cheol...
really my son, Seung Jae?
How did you know?
Your daughter-in-law visited me.
What?
Yes.
You've been living with your son.
I only recently found out.
The son I've been longing to meet for decades...
was right near me,
but I didn't even recognize him.
I don't deserve to be his mother.
You had to say goodbye to him when he was three.
How could you recognize him?
Now that you know, why don't you...
I can't tell him the truth.
Bok Soon.
He won't be able to cope with it if he finds out that his mother...
is actually someone else.
Do you think you can live with him...
and pretend like you don't know anything?
You should convince him to move out.
If he doesn't move out, I'll have to leave.
You finally got to meet your son after decades.
Why in the world would you leave?
Seung Jae can't find out.
I can't let him suffer...
because of me.
Bok Soon. Bok...
How did you find out?
Did your mother-in-law tell you?
Was it Suk Hwan?
Mother doesn't even know you met up with Ms. Kim.
I overheard you talking to Ms. Kim over the phone in your study.
That's when I found out that Suk Joon is actually her son.
Even so,
how dare you tell her to leave?
I did it because it hurt me to think how difficult it must've been...
for Mother to cope with all this.
You should've talked to me first.
How dare you?
You only just became a member of our family.
Who do you think you are to get involved?
I'm sorry.
From now on, watch what you say.
And don't do anything rash.
Okay.
She's pretty good.
If he really said all those things to you,
he really might be sincere about you.
Maybe he misunderstood you at first...
but wanted to help you out once he started to like you.
He had the power to help, so he just did what he could.
It feels like he pitied me, and I don't like that.
And I feel so small thinking that that was the only way for me...
to become a full-time teacher.
You're overthinking it.
It's natural to want to do everything you can...
for the person you like.
Whose side are you on?
If you think about it in his shoes,
he did everything for a reason.
Plus, the reason you're having a hard time...
is because you also like him.
- You asked for me? - Yes.
You told me the lady at that house in Seogye-dong...
is very kind to you, right?
Yes.
You should know how to give back.
You should buy her...
some traditional cookies on your way home.
"Traditional cookies"?
Your mother loves them.
People our age like that kind of stuff.
Okay.
Massage her shoulders from time to time,
and eat with her sometimes when you have the chance.
I'm not her son.
Okay. You're saying you want me to treat her with sincerity.
What are you doing here...
without the chairman? You're his driver.
He wanted to get some air.
Ma'am.
By any chance, did you...
What?
Never mind.
Mr. Kim keeps calling Mr. Hwang.
He even sent him a text...
saying he'll go to the cops if he keeps avoiding his calls.
It looks like Mr. Kim is suspicious of me.
Did you do something to make him feel that way?
He knows that I know where Kim Bok Soon lives.
Don't worry.
I did a background check on him,
and I found something to use against him.
Really?
Min Ji.
Mr. Kim, are you going to keep living with us?
That depends on your mom.
Does Pil Jeong still want me to move out?
I'm not sure.
Can you please talk to her?
There's not much I can say.
Do you feel unwell?
You don't look very well.
No, I'm fine. Let's go, Min Ji.
Are you...
still angry at me?
I'll do everything I can to protect this house.
I heard you even dreamt of your son visiting this house.
I don't know when that day will come,
but I want to help you wait for him without having to worry.
It won't be easy, but I'll do my best.
Thank you.
Wait. Ms. Kim.
I don't know if you'll like them.
But I bought traditional cookies for you.
My dad thought you might like them.
Thank you.
I'll do it.
Are you going to keep ignoring what I said?
I know you're angry at me,
but I'd rather stay here.
If I leave, Jumbak will want to come with me.
No.
You can't take Jumbak.
Exactly. That's why I shouldn't leave.
I'm a little tired. I'm going to get some rest.
Do you not feel well?
No, I'm fine. Eat up, you guys.
Mr. Kim, that's a lot of rice.
You're right.
I think this means she doesn't want me to leave.
Is there something wrong again with your heart?
No, that's not it.
You don't look very well.
Did something happen?
About Min Cheol...
I know you've become fond of him.
And I bet you feel upset...
that I'm asking him to leave.
But I have no other choice.
I don't think I can go back...
to treating him like I did before as if nothing ever happened.
That means you still have feelings for him.
- Why don't you... - Mom.
I've made up my mind, and I don't want to get swayed.
I'm home.
Why haven't I heard from her yet? It's been days already.
Isn't she going to quit?
No, she's not.
What?
She signed a contract to rent the place.
You have no right to ask her to leave.
You asked his business partner to leave?
She told me she'll open up an extravagant cafe for me.
Eun Ja.
It doesn't have to be extravagant.
I just don't want Tae Woo to work with her.
If you're business partners, that means you also invested.
Where did you get the money?
Did you give him the money?
No.
Then did you get it from Eun Ju?
Was it Suk Hwan?
It was an investment.
I'll pay him back once I earn enough.
If Suk Hwan didn't give him that money,
Tae Woo wouldn't have started a pizza business.
Suk Hwan probably couldn't refuse...
when Tae Woo asked him for help.
Then he should've at least told me!
You're going to call him at this hour?
Calm down and call him tomorrow.
You found out where Mr. Hwang is?
Where is he?
Yes.
Stop calling Mr. Hwang.
Were you the guy...
who got in the middle and messed with everything?
Why?
Are you going to tell the chairman?
I noticed that you have an amazing son.
He's a high-ranking government official,
and he's getting married next month.
But...
what if people find out that he did drugs in the States...
and even did it a few times in Korea?
Then what do you think will happen to his job and wedding?
What are you doing?
I'm telling you...
not to do anything.
This is for keeping quiet about Kim Bok Soon's death certificate.
It's also a way to protect your son's future.
What do you say?
Should we both go to the police station tomorrow?
Okay, fine.
I'll do as you say.
Great.
Can I go now?
Wait.
One more thing.
Have you ever seen the chairman meet another woman?
No.
Not once during the past 30 years?
A long time ago,
he did go to a bar once to meet a woman.
What was the name of the bar?
Gosh, it's been over 30 years...
The Black Rose.
She used to work at The Black Rose in Garibong-dong.
"The Black Rose in Garibong-dong"?
I took care of it, ma'am.
It's cold dumpling soup.
When did you make all these dumplings?
I made them at dawn.
Did you cook this for Min Cheol?
Gosh, no.
It's cold dumpling soup.
You seemed to really like it.
Yes, I love this dish.
If you keep being so nice to him,
he won't be able to leave.
I'm not leaving until I resolve Pil Jeong's misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding?
The truth is that you moved in here with an ulterior motive.
He promised to help us protect this house,
so let him stay until he can keep that promise.
Mom.
Ms. Kim.
Did you hear that?
Please have some faith in me.
My goodness, what is it?
If you're free today,
can you meet me near my office for lunch?
Why?
I want to buy you lunch.
Thank you for taking my side earlier in front of Pil Jeong.
You gave me a reason to stay.
I'll see you later.
Have you thought of what to do with the house in Seogye-dong?
I've written up a proposal regarding the downsizing of the business.
If you approve, I'll go ahead and file an official report.
A lot of people will disapprove.
Your mother and Suk Hwan won't let it happen.
I'll convince them.
Right now, it's more important to protect our business...
than to be aggressive about it.
If something goes wrong,
it'll put your position at stake.
Yes, I know.
But I'll make nothing goes wrong.
You might get lost on your way,
so you should take a cab.
You're here.
Did I come too early?
No.
You look great today.
Really?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Suk Joon met up with his mother in the lobby?
Yes, Suk Joon doesn't seem to know anything.
That means she didn't tell him.
Maybe she had a change of heart after she saw her son.
My gosh, this is not what we expected.
Should I meet her again?
No, don't do anything.
What's your plan?
I'll do what I need to do when the time is right.
What if Dad finds out?
Then I'll get him involved.
Just leave it to me.
We need to figure out what we should do next...
just in case Kim Bok Soon doesn't tell her son.
I'll look into that.
If we're lucky, we might be able to take care of it very easily.
Here.
This place cooks good food, so I brought you here.
But I'm not sure if you'll like it.
The food looks nice.
I'm sure you were upset and disappointed.
Thank you for being so generous.
Pil Jeong is only being like this because she's confused.
But I'm sure she'll acknowledge how you truly feel about her.
Pil Jeong's feelings for you hasn't changed at all.
Yes, I know.
Even if she's hard on you,
don't give up.
She's very kind and thoughtful.
I won't give up.
Hey.
What kind of person is your mother?
Are you close with her?
No, not really.
She favors my older brother.
I still don't know what I need to do...
to win her favor and make her happy.
My mom didn't even know...
that it was my birthday a few weeks back.
She was always like that.
Every year, I hoped that she'd remember.
But I always ended up getting disappointed.
But this year, you cooked seaweed soup for me,
and that made me really happy.
I was also touched when the entire family...
threw a birthday party for me.
Really?
That's more of a reason why I don't want to move out.
Excuse me. I need to go to the bathroom.
It's me.
Hey, Bok Soon. What's up?
Tae Su.
I want to be with my son for a bit longer.
I can't just let him leave like this.
Yes, he's your son.
Spend as much time as you want with him.
I finally got to meet my son again in 30 years.
Is it okay to keep him near me just for a few more days?
No one can stop you from doing that.
I want to cook for him,
talk with him,
and hold his hand.
So let me...
Let me see him for just a bit longer.
Were you able to reach Mr. Hwang?
I don't think we'll be able to reach him.
I'm sorry, sir.
Really?
Okay.
It might be better for me...
to not know who it was.
I'm sorry, sir.
That's the brand owned by our company.
You should take a look around.
Okay.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
How are the sales?
Thanks to the advertisement that targeted younger people,
our sales have been increasing.
Really? What's the most popular item?
This one.
Sorry.
I was too focused on work.
It's nice to see you work so hard.
She's the important guest I told you about over the phone.
Welcome.
Choose what you want to wear.
Let me buy it for you.
No, it's okay. I have enough clothes.
I want to get you something.
I think this will look nice on you.
Are you his mother?
What?
Yes, she's my mother.
(Mom Has an Affair)
So this is what my son's hands look like.
My mom won't let him leave.
I don't know why she's being like that all of a sudden.
If you have feelings for Pil Jeong, please stop liking her.
I'm able to understand her situation better than anyone else.
Are you scared because Suk Joon is the chairman's son?
My head keeps telling me that I should kick him out.
But my heart wants him to stay.
How miserable do you think his wife must've been...
to have to raise a kid that was born out of wedlock?
I'm Kang Tae Su's wife.