(Episode 84)
Thank you for coming.
You look weary.
Drink up.
It's persimmon blossom tea.
Thank you.
Hae Mi.
Do you happen to know what persimmon flowers...
symbolize?
No, I don't.
Unadorned beauty.
We can also call it "natural beauty."
In the olden days,
little girls made necklaces...
with persimmon blossoms when the flowers were in full bloom.
The simple, relaxed beauty of the flowers...
caught the eyes of children first.
Why are you telling me this?
Well...
When you and someone you're meant to be with recognize each other,
it's like the blooming of a persimmon blossom.
The older I get, the more I think this analogy is accurate.
Are you saying...
Yeong I is like Kyung Jun's persimmon blossom?
It is my family's fault.
Regardless of Kyung Jun's wishes,
his parents led you on.
I apologize on their behalf.
So I suggest...
you move on...
for your own sake.
Everyone keeps talking about Yeong I.
I'm sick and tired of hearing her name.
What do I lack?
Why is it that everyone adores her but not me?
I'm so curious that it's driving me crazy. I just don't get it.
Hae Mi, it's certainly not because she's better than you.
It's just that you and Kyung Jun aren't meant to be.
You should just accept it.
When you aren't meant to be together,
you can't force it by pulling that person toward you.
If you keep on pulling hard,
the rope will break.
If you trip and fall because of it,
you'll be the one getting hurt.
I truly...
do not want to see that happen.
Sir.
If you truly do not want me to get hurt,
please be on my side.
Have you forgotten?
It's me, Kim Hae Mi.
I saved Kyung Jun's life when we were in the US.
You, Mr. Jang, and Ms. Cha can't do this to me, you know?
Sir.
If you want to be compensated,
I will pay you handsomely.
I don't need money.
A promotion? I don't want that either.
I only want Kyung Jun.
He is all I want.
Sir, please.
Please, I beg you.
Sir, please help me!
Sir, you're the only one who can help me.
I kindly explained the situation so you'd understand.
Ms. An.
- Ms. An! - Yes, sir.
- No. Please help me, sir. - Goodness.
Sir! Help me.
Hae Mi, don't do this. Get up.
Sir!
You'll regret this. I'm sure of it.
Choosing Yeong I over me!
I'll make you regret it. I will!
I swear, I will make you regret it! Sir!
- Sir! - Please accept it and let it go.
- Sir! - I got her.
- Oh, okay. - Let her go.
- Sir. - Ms. Kim!
It's all over now.
Kyung Jun went to propose to Yeong I.
What?
To propose to her?
Let's go.
I'll take you home.
I feel so nervous and anxious these days.
I barely get any sleep these days.
Based on the test results,
your anxiety and sleep disorder are quite serious.
You need a break.
I can't take time off work.
Can I just get some medicine?
For the time being,
you can take some medicine, and we'll see how that goes.
Strictly follow the dosage schedule.
And be sure to come and see me every two weeks.
Yes, sure thing.
Let's see...
if Kyung Jun...
won't come to me after this.
Mom, Dad. I'm sorry.
I don't think...
I can live...
without Kyung Jun.
I really resent Yeong I...
for taking my only hope...
and all my dreams away from me.
I hope you two can be happy...
even without me.
Please forgive your foolish daughter.
Why won't you answer it?
Oh, it's...
They're really annoying.
They're one of our old clients.
They keep calling me to ask for favors,
but I can't block their number.
You can't flat out ignore their calls though.
Just answer it and draw the line.
You shouldn't be rude.
Why aren't you picking up?
Don't do something you'd regret later. Call me back at once.
You think I'd regret this?
Sim Won Sub, you're awfully persistent.
My gosh.
I know we were only away for two days,
but it sure is nice to take a trip once in a while.
My stress from all the house chores has melted away.
You're making it sound like you do all the house chores.
Technically, I do because I'm home all the time.
I'm in a great mood now, so don't ruin it, Branch Manager Kim.
I wish we could do this on a regular basis.
No, not too often because you're very busy.
Well, how about once every season?
Next time, we should take Hae Mi too.
Sure, let's do that.
Anyway, is Hae Mi already asleep?
She won't even come out to say hi.
I wonder too. Hae Mi!
Hae Mi. We're home.
Hae Mi, I'm back.
My gosh. Why is she...
Hae Mi! Oh...
Hae Mi. Honey, something's wrong with Hae Mi!
- Gosh, what happened? - What is it? Hae Mi!
Honey, what do we do?
Hae Mi! My daughter!
Honey, call 911. Now!
Yes, okay.
Hae Mi, wake up. Hae Mi!
Hae Mi.
Help us! My daughter has collapsed.
(Hanguk University Hospital)
What is going on, doctor?
Why isn't she regaining her consciousness?
Doctor. My daughter will be okay, right?
She overdosed on sleeping pills.
It'll take some time for her to wake up.
She's been given a gastric lavage and other things she needed,
so please don't worry. Let's wait and see.
- Thank you. - Thank you, doctor.
I will teach them a lesson.
Kyung Jun and Yeong I did this to my baby. I will kill them!
Don't say such a horrible thing.
Let's just be grateful that our daughter is okay.
What are you talking about?
Our one and only child nearly died.
Doesn't this make you angry?
How could you say that after reading Hae Mi's death note?
I cannot let this slide!
They even smell so nice.
To tell you the truth,
when I saw the flowers you got for Mother and Grandma,
I was a little jealous.
You read my mind.
You like flowers.
Yesterday, I had to prioritize the elders.
And today...
is a special day.
A special day? What is today?
Yeong I.
There is something I haven't told you.
I should...
tell you that story first.
What is it? Just tell me.
Well...
First...
My mother is...
actually my stepmother.
My biological mother...
passed away from an illness when I was a baby.
I see.
Then what about Director Jang?
He's my half-brother.
But we truly care for each other as brothers.
You already know that.
Yes.
I, too,
lost my parents at a young age. I was seven when it happened.
They worked at the same construction site,
and there was an accident.
That's why my grandmother raised me.
Now, we know...
that we share the same pain.
Earlier, you said "first."
Does it mean there's something else you wanted to tell me?
When I was little,
I got into an accident.
After that, I couldn't see.
What?
You mean, you lost your eyesight?
Yes.
I lived with a visual impairment.
But I got a corneal transplant a few years ago thanks to the donor,
so I regained my eyesight.
I see.
Do Jin donated his corneas when he died.
Do you remember the first time we met?
I bet I came across as very inaccessible...
and cold, to the point that you couldn't even talk to me.
To tell you the truth... Yes, you did.
The world where I was living in...
I mean, the world in my mind...
was always dark.
And in that dark world,
I had given up...
on finding happiness.
Until I met you, that is.
When I first met you,
I thought, "What's with this woman?"
But we met again at the convenience store. While observing you...
get through each day,
I learned to see the real world, little by little.
To tell you the truth,
every time I saw you,
I felt like...
my life was getting brighter...
each day.
I feel the same way, Kyung Jun.
Really? You feel the same?
Yes, of course.
No matter how tired I am,
I wake up bright and early every morning,
feeling so excited.
It's been happening since I met you.
Yeong I.
Kyung Jun, what are you doing?
My life...
was filled with nothing but darkness.
But you've brightened my world...
little by little like the warm sunlight.
Just like that,
I want to be your shelter that keeps you warm.
For the rest of my life.
Give me a chance...
to do that for you.
Kyung Jun.
Yeong I.
Would you marry me?
What's on your mind?
I had no idea you went through something like that.
I just thought you have been coddled all your life as a spoiled rich kid.
I assumed that was why you were cold and cranky.
That was what I thought at first.
Of course, I totally understand.
Now that I've told you everything,
I feel much better.
I really wanted to tell you everything.
You hate liars the most.
Thank you for telling me.
Oh, right.
About us getting married...
Let's not tell our families right away.
Sure, whatever you want.
Thanks for being so understanding.
You thank me every day.
You have a habit of thanking everyone for everything.
Sorry, one second.
Hello?
It's me, Hae Mi's mother.
What will you do now?
Hae Mi overdosed on sleeping pills to take her own life because of you.
She's in the hospital now!
- Pardon me? - This is your fault!
My daughter is on the verge of dying because of you and Yeong I.
You need to save my daughter.
Bring my daughter back to life!
What are you doing? Give me that.
Why? I'm fuming mad right now!
Hae Mi is still unconscious!
The doctor said she was just asleep. She will wake up soon.
Even if she wakes up... Those pills...
must have ruined her health. What do we do about that?
And what about her broken heart?
Who will compensate her for that?
Those two are so happy together.
Our daughter is bedridden like that.
Who will even visit her?
I can't let this happen!
What's wrong, Kyung Jun?
It was Hae Mi's mother.
She said...
Hae Mi overdosed on pills.
She is unconscious and is in the hospital now.
What? Which hospital?
You should hurry there.
Kyung Jun.
Oh, sorry. I should go see her.
Yes, hurry.
I'll call you.
Hello?
This is Jang Kyung Jun.
Which hospital is it?
I can't believe she overdosed.
My, it's so sweet.
Right?
Hey.
You went out to see Kyung Jun.
I guess he got you those flowers.
My gosh, that's huge. How beautiful.
- Let's put it here, Yeong I. - Sure.
- Yeong I, what's wrong? - Sorry?
You seem so out of it. What's the matter?
I heard Hae Mi...
Hae Mi? What about her?
Hae Mi...
Did she call you and lash out at you?
No.
I heard she overdosed on pills and collapsed.
- What? - What?
What?
So? Where is she now?
She's in the hospital now.
Auntie Hwa Kyung called Kyung Jun.
This is my fault.
This is all my fault.
Why is this your fault, Mother?
(Hae Mi)
Hi, Grandma.
Hi, my dear granddaughter.
Did you have dinner?
I see.
I'm calling because...
I have something to tell you.
You see...
Earlier today,
Kyung Jun visited us and properly introduced himself.
Hae Mi. Gosh, don't get so worked up.
Hear me out, okay?
You see, you can't force someone to like you back.
They're so in love.
What can you do?
Hae Mi, you should just give up and move on. Okay?
Oh, dear.
What should we do?
I shouldn't have called her.
What did you say to her, Mother?
I told her to give up.
You said what she needed to hear.
Gosh, I should go to the hospital.
Honey, take care of Mother.
Okay, honey.
Father, I'll come with you.
No, just stay home.
I can't.
What? Gosh...
Wait, honey! Take your jacket!
How could we hide it?
If we keep our lips sealed,
no one will ever find out, Se Jun.
Nothing will happen.
You need to leave.
And do not contact anyone in the family.
Do as I say,
or I won't stay quiet.
Dad.
What brings you to my room?
Who was that? You sounded so angry.
Let me see your phone.
It's nothing.
A friend of mine keeps asking me for unreasonable favors.
But I overheard you...
talking about hiding something.
It didn't sound like the person was asking for a favor.
Oh, that's...
He wronged someone, and I know about it.
But he kept asking me to pretend not to know.
That's why I said it.
Dad, I'm an adult now.
Don't pry.
You rarely get worked up like that, so I was worried.
Anyway, all right.
How did it feel to take a little break? It was nice, right?
Yes, it was nice indeed. No stress.
Then do you want to take another week off?
Just say it. Your father is the president of the company.
You should take advantage of it when you can.
I'll think about it.
All right. Rest up, and go on dates.
Dates? You know that I don't have a girlfriend.
Exactly. You should get a girlfriend while you're taking it easy.
Your brother will get married soon.
I hope you can find someone soon too.
Like you've always said since you were little,
your dream is to become a father like me.
I never said this in the past,
but I felt so proud whenever I heard you say that.
I said that?
Good night, son.
Dad.
What should I do now?
I can't talk right now.
My husband won't be in the office around 10 a.m. tomorrow.
You can meet me in my office then.
(You can meet me in my office then.)
Oh, dear.
You'll catch a cold, Mother.
Wait inside. Chang Il will call us.
My goodness.
I shouldn't have done that.
It's her own fault for being so spiteful, Mother.
Oh, boy. I heard your health would be ruined for good...
once you overdosed on something.
That's not true anymore.
Mother, the advanced medical technologies...
Be quiet.
You're so distracting.
Hey, Eun Jin. When are you going to tell your mom?
Should I tell her?
I'll get down on my knees like a real man...
and say, "Give me Eun Jin."
Hey, "give?" Am I an object?
Gosh.
- Then when will you accept my love? - Shut it.
I clearly told you. I do not love you.
Stop playing so hard to get. I, too, have a thing called pride...
I mean, I have...
You fool. You can't bring yourself to say that you have it.
Hey, Eun Jin.
Oh, hello.
How are you feeling? Are you all right?
Oh, I'm...
Anyway, let's talk another time.
Something's come up.
Not the thing about us? What's going on?
Hae Mi... My goodness, she's insane.
She overdosed on pills. She's in the hospital now.
What?
(The Love in Your Eyes)
- How dare you come here? - Please leave, Yeong I.
I can't lie to you, Chang Il.
Honestly, I can only resent your family.
Se Jun is not Dad's child?
Se Jun. When did you start suspecting this?
He'd totally jump into the fire with a time bomb in his arms.
I'm not sure if I'm qualified.
From now on, I'll tackle things on my own.
Whatever it may be.