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She has no grave. I scattered her ashes on the Imjin River!

God, if you are really there, don't forgive me.

I won't think of the baby from this day forth.

I haven't given birth to her or lost her.

Never ever again...

...will I look back on the miserable, lowly days.

...since I will only push ahead to the top.

Ms. Jeong! How are you?

Ms. Kang, what are you doing here?

I'm just back from Risata you introduced to me, to look for a job.

Did you quit TNC? Why?

There was some reason.

Really? Did you get a job at Risata?

No. There's no vacancy. I think I have to find another job.

I'm sorry about it. Let's have some tea.

Honey, come out for lunch. I made noodles with radish kimchi.

Sorry, I have a lunch appointment.

Minjoon wants to introduce his girlfriend to me.

Girlfriend?

You mean, the woman you said he was stuck on?

Yes. I think he's going to marry her.

But he's soon to leave for Los Angeles.

Didn't I tell you? He changed his mind to stay in Korea.

What? Why? Something happened in the meantime?

He can't leave Korea because of her.

That's impossible! How great is that woman to captivate his heart?

It cannot be Lena Jeong, right?

I told you. He's finished with her.

Then who on earth is she?

If you're curious, come with me.

You should see her anyway, so let's see her together.

Get ready.

Give me your resume if you have one. I'll call you when there's an opening.

Here you are.

Is your birthday June 20, 1992?

Yes. Why?

She must be 23 years old by now.

Did she grow up well? Is she doing okay?

You have the same birthday as someone I know.

Really? That's rare. How amazing.

Who is that person?

She is no more in this world.

I'm sorry.

That's okay.

I've got to part with you. I have a lunch appointment.

Oh. I'll see you again then.

Wait.

How about working with me? I need an assistant.

Ms. Jeong! I'd love to!

I'll work hard if you give me a chance.

Then let's work together from next Monday.

Honey. Are you sure it's not Lena Jeong?

Oh, how many times should I repeat? He finished with her.

She wasn't the woman he thought she might be.

I'm glad he's a good judge of character.

I'm absolutely against her.

Let's allow his marriage if we can.

He found a woman after his heart in 10 years.

We'll see her first.

Why, are you nervous?

Aren't I ridiculous? At my age, I'm trembling to see my boyfriend's parents.

Haven't you introduced yourself to your boyfriend's parents at all?

I think he was afraid to introduce me because of my backgrounds.

So I'm scared. What if your father rejects me?

Then talk back to him...

...that you hate to date a man with two mothers.

Seems Minjoon already arrived.

Let's go in. I'm curious to death to see my future daughter-in-law.

Go first. I need to make a quick toilet stop.

- Okay. - Hello!

Why are you alone? Didn't she arrive yet?

She went to the restroom.

Oh, really?

What does she do?

You'll see.

Oh. How great is she that you arouse my curiosity? Seems you're really in love.

I hope you like her too.

I'm just surprised. I didn't know you'd fall for a woman.

So allow our marriage.

Okay. But let me see how wonderful she is first.

Lena Jeong... What are you doing here?

How are you? It's been a long time.

You quit TNC, so why are you still here?

Isn't this a restaurant open to everybody?

Yeah? Are you here for lunch?

Yes. I have an important meeting.

Alright then. Have lunch and leave.

Wait.

Is your important appointment...

That can't be it, right?

I prepared this for you.

How do you do, Mother?

What's keeping them? Did they meet at the restroom?

Even so, what can they talk about when they're strangers?

They might know each other.

What do you mean? Is she someone Heera knows?

She's someone you know too.

Huh? Who on earth is she?

Lena Jeong.

Lena Jeong?

You said you had finished with her.

I think we are destined to be inseparable.

Destined?

Do you love her that much? Are you serious?

Please allow us.

Does she feel the same way about you, as you do her?

Heera says Lena is no ordinary woman.

She's a good person.

I believe she feels the same way about me.

Father.

Since I was stood up at the wedding, I thought marriage wasn't for me.

But she changed my thoughts.

As long as I'm with her, I think I can start over again.

Please allow our marriage.

Please accept this.

I don't know your taste so I bought the most expensive one at my favorite shop.

It was you?

Unbelievable. How can you think of marrying Minjoon?

Did you forget what you did to him?

You made him fall to the bottom and suffer all sorts of indignities.

Did you forget WHO abetted me to do that?

What?

You're really...

So don't try to find fault with me for that reason.

Or I won't sit back this time.

You won't?

Fine. Then put your best foot forward if you can.

However hard you struggle to marry into my family, I can stop you.

Well, a man over 40 is set to marry after 10 years. You think you can stop him?

Moreover, not only does he love me, but I also love him so much.

You? Love?

Yes. I truly love him.

So don't stop our genuine love.

Genuine love?

You're an unmoral woman of the world.

Do you even know what "genuine" means?

I can tell why you approached Minjoon.

It's true that people judge others by their own standard.

I'm sorry but I'm different from you.

You might've married Mr. Park for his money,

...but I was drawn to Minjoon by who he is, not by what he has.

Whether you believe me or not is up to you.

What?

Let's go. Father is waiting for us.

You might want to take this, since our talk took a little bit too long.

What an act of providence.

Who would've known that Ms. Jeong would be his match?

"Ms. Jeong?" Just call me Lena, Father.

Did you call him Father?

We didn't approve your marriage yet. You are rash.

Sorry. I grew up lonely, so at the thought of having a family...

I understand.

They're way past the marriage age, so what's there to oppose? Let's allow them.

Honey, there is an order in everything. Let's take time.

No. Upon your approval, we will get married right away.

You're lost in love. Alright.

You have my approval. Set a date.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Come on. Call me Father.

Yes, Father.

Oh, I pooped. What should I do?

Yes! She pooped! Anyone who takes these is gonna win.

What?

- It's me! - Drat!

I'm the winner!

No, no. Don't take them. Don't!

Oh no!

Hey, no! This is invalid!

- Mom, don't! - Grandma!

No, no, no.

Grandma, give me money. You had no pi and no gwang cards.

I had pi cards and gwang card.

No!

Yura.

Can we talk for a minute?

Here is your beef.

It's drop-dead delicious.

Enjoy it!

Give it to me. I'll do it.

Oh, you don't get enough rest on your day off.

I should earn money while I am young.

Here are your side dishes.

Too bad. He's good-looking and hardworking.

If he were rich, he'd be a perfect catch.

No, no. No. I can't accept him.

He is too poor.

Father.

Thanks.

How did it go? Did you make points with Yangsoon?

I do my best but I don't know. Anyway, I'll help her on weekends.

Good. Make an alley of her like that. Now the problem is Esol.

Confess your love to her before it's too late.

No, Father. I might lose even friendship with her.

It's all or nothing.

She must feel empty now after breaking up with Jaejoon.

Now is the chance, so push ahead with it.

Okay.

Wait.

I got a tip. Don't take her to a snack bar. Confess your love at a nice restaurant.

Father.

Go, Dongu!

Yes!

Get going.

Yura, however hard I think, I really can't understand you.

Why did you come here again?

It's because...

You told me to fish or cut bait. Listen carefully what I'm going to say.

I'm not healthy to date a woman, mentally and physically.

So don't waste your time and just go back.

I!

I'm interested in you.

Right. I think I got attached to you.

You keep coming in my thought at night, like 'What is he doing?'

'He must be scowling and thinking of Esol.'

'It's not good for his health. Should I go and make him laugh?

Yura.

Let me give you a piece of advice.

You can never marry Esol anyways.

And you're not going to grow old and die single.

I bet your mom will push you into seeing other woman. Do you want to repeat this?

I don't want that either.

It's better for you to marry me since I've seen it all.

So don't waste your time and get along well with me.

Let's go out. Staying indoors will worsen your panic disorder.

I'll tickle your funny bone without laying finger on you.

How about this?

You smiled! You want it too, right?

Let's go out, okay?

Come on.

Why isn't he coming when he invited me?

Dongu, what's with you? Something happened?

Well, I came to see you.

Excuse me!

Would you like to place an order?

Yes. One minute please.

Hey, it's too expensive here.

Hey, it's uh... it's not expensive at all.

I can afford to buy you this.

Well, uh...we will uh... have two lobsters and uh...wine.

You have wine, right? Two glasses of wine, please.

Excuse me. Can we order a little later?

Are you crazy? Let's get out of here. It's our ten days' wage.

Hold on.

I have something important to tell you.

Esol, can you guess the profound meaning of these shoes?

They say if you give a loved one a pair of shoes, she'll run away from you.

If you ever run away from me, make sure to come back.

Dongu, this is...

Right. I...

I have feelings for you...

...since long time ago.

The loser will buy a drink.

You'll regret saying that.

I don't think so.

I'm not sure since when but...

...I've had feelings for you.

And you watched me go out with Jaejoon, carrying a torch?

As long as you're happy,

...I don't care about anything.

But Dongu, now I am...

I understand that you're too heartbroken to love someone else. But...

...just know that I am by your side.

I can't. If I go out with you, it's like taking advantage of you.

I can't use you to forget...

It's okay. I'm okay. I can wait for you forever.

I will try to win your heart.

But I can't give you any promise. So...

Don't feel burdened.

If I really can't have your heart, I'll remain as your friend, okay?

Just make a little effort.

Fits you perfectly, huh?

I know even your shoe size.

Follow me in these shoes. I'll be good to you.

You won! I'll buy a drink.

What a downright cheat. You're a pro.

Feel better after sweating a lot.

You do, huh? Let me say something. Sit up.

Why?

You can't change your mother. Then change your mind.

How?

Our peers can hardly marry these days for the lack of means and good catches.

But as for us, our parents took care of everything.

So all we need to do is just love?

Exactly.

Esol isn't the only woman. If you get to know me,

...you'll find me charming.

I will try to make you love me.

If I listen to you, will life be easier to live?

I'm a living witness. Give it a try.

Trying wouldn't hurt, right?

Let's go.

The weather became warmer.

Yeah.

My princess Heera, how is Minjoon's girlfriend?

Is she pretty?

Don't even bring her up. She's Lena Jeong.

What? Oh no! That vixen finally set the world on fire.

It's obvious she hooked Minjoon by all means to turn her life around!

What's more pathetic is that Taesoo and Minjoon can't see it through.

Really? How come they cannot?

Tell Taesoo about all her fabrications.

Yeah, right.

What are you talking about together?

You can guess. Minjoon was hooked by a gold-digger!

Watch your language. She'll be my daughter-in-law.

- Honey! - Don't hassle about it.

They are meant for each other.

They've come this far after twists and turns.

And after all, she makes a pair with Minjoon. It's their fate.

Honey, how many times should I repeat?

Though it looks like their fate on the surface, it is her trick.

The mango allergy incident was her work to join TNC...

...and she was to blame for the rainbow pizza incident.

I don't think she approached Minjoon with pure motive.

You think he's a fool not to notice it?

Don't slander her with what's in the past.

If you want to oppose their marriage, give me a good reason.

Then I will reconsider it.

Unbelievable. She's really something.

Even Taesoo was taken in. What should we do?

I have to find justification for my opposition.

Soohyon, this is Heera. Can I see you now?

Did you pick a house for us?

Well. They all look so great that I can't choose one.

Where do you want to live?

Since my office is in Gangnam and it should be near your work...

How about this?

I think it's spacious enough for us to have your studio, dress room and study room.

Are you going to adjust everything to my needs?

Of course. I want to do everything you want.

Mr. Park, don't be too nice to me. I don't deserve it.

Lena.

Everything seems like a dream.

I will have a family and home to return...

...and most of all, a husband to rely on.

I thought I wasn't blessed with such things.

It must've been hard for you to do everything by yourself.

Yes. Making a living wasn't easy but more than anything else,

...it was hard to be alone in joy and sorrow, and in sickness.

Now we'll do everything together. I'm by your side.

Let's go out. I'm hungry.

Can I make dinner for you? You can assist me.

So we'll cook together first, huh? Okay!

Marry? Lena is really something.

She said she'll become a Cinderella and she made it.

Cinderella? What do you mean?

I think I am their bridge.

She asked if Minjoon is single the other day,

...so I told her to catch him.

Why did you say that? I asked you to keep it a secret.

She already knew everything so how could I have denied it?

He held onto her, sending flowers every day, like a stalker.

Stalker? Who said that?

Lena, of course.

Nonsense. Minjoon is not that kind of guy.

On the contrary, he dumped her.

But then, they made a rapid progress?

Something's fishy.

Smells good.

You must be hungry.

I'm faint with hunger.

Taste it.

I wish to marry you as soon as possible.

I can promise to make you delicious meals all your life.

I should work on my weight then.

Here's your glass.

This reminds me of that day.

That day?

The day you made me food for the first time. Do you remember what I said?

Now you really trust me, don't you?

Yes.

Now I won't be shaken or run away.

My future without you is meaningless.

Then can you grant my earnest request?

What is it?

Can you stop calling me Mr. Park?

When I see you as my woman, your calling me like that freaks me out.

Thank you, Minjoon, for loving me.

Thank you for coming out. I need to verify a few things.

I heard Minjoon sent Lena Jeong flowers every day. Is it true?

Pardon me? Why do you ask?

Because I'm worried about him. Tell me the truth.

Did he really send her flowers?

No, it's the opposite. She sent him bunches of flowers.

She did? Why?

She thought he sent her flowers so she returned them.

But it turned out a stalker did it.

Stalker?

It made Mr. Park furious enough to run to her.

Then they cleared up misunderstandings and got back together.

Really? That's what happened.

Do you know where those flowers were from?

I'm sorry I have no idea.

I see.

Okay, thank you. You may get back to work.

Give me your car key. I'll bring your car.

Thank you.

So knowing that Minjoon is single,

...she deliberately approached him, pretending she had a stalker?

It's so like her. How can I get evidence?

Wait a bit. I'll bring the car.

Hi, Mr. Kim. Long time no see.

Hi, Ms. Jeong.

Wasn't it Mrs. Park's car?

Yes. She was here to ask something.

What did she ask?

Seems she was curious about how you got back with Mr. Park.

She asked about the flowers from your stalker.

Oh, really?

Excuse me then.

When are we going to marry?

Excuse me?

Anytime is fine with my father as long as we're okay.

How about in fall?

Well.

But what if your stepmother objects to our marriage?

She has a reason to object it.

If she does, I will persuade her, "I will die if I can't marry her."

You won't change your mind, right?

Whatever may happen, you will be on my side, right?

You're saying like a fool again.

There will be no more hardship.

No.

Let's get married quickly, so that no one can interrupt us.

Why are you always on thorns when you have my love?

Just because.

I'm afraid my sudden happiness might be broken.

Alright.

I'll rush our wedding as soon as possible to relieve you.

Okay?

I'm really going nuts.

Why grumpy from the morning?

Don't you really know? Heera doesn't budge an inch.

Unless she persuades Mr. Park to build the Qingdao hospital, we'll on the line.

Yet, she remains a mere spectator.

So you shouldn't have been greedy.

If we receive domestic patients and once in a while Chinese...

You're so!

Don't you know falling behind in the competition means failure?

If I were to run a local clinic, I wouldn't have become a doctor!

Mom!

I'll be late today.

Where do you bum around these days?

I have dates with Jaejoon. We're going bowling today.

Bowling?

Yes. Exercise is good for panic disorder.

We had a squash yesterday.

Yura, you made it at last!

What a good daughter. Hurry, get going. No, wait!

We'll come with you. Jaejoon is our savior!

What? What did you say?

It's true. Esol goes out with Dongu.

My father said if they marry, she'll be my sister-in-law. Isn't it great?

Great? Dongu, you shouldn't do that.

I regarded you as my son so I let your family live at my house.

But how could you do this?

Aunt Yangsoon, I will be good to her. Just watch me.

Watch you? I've watched you enough.

I've seen you since you were little. Have you got any better off?

Yangsoon, you can't be this mean.

Why do you dampen his spirit? He won't live in poverty forever.

He has his whole life in front of him.

Mr. Juyoung Chung defected from North Korea at his age.

You never know if he'll become the next Juyoung Chung.

So come back after he succeeds like him. And I'll accept him.

No, forget it. No more words. It's all because we live together.

Get out of my house. Now!

Mom, they have no place to go.

I'll be really good to her. So please stop being mad and...

I'm not mad.

Samshik, take your kids and leave my house. Leave now.

Dongu, say you will break up with Esol. I can't sleep on the street.

Father, please stop him. Tell him to break up with her.

No! Why should I stop him?

You're so cheap and nasty. We won't live here!

What are you doing? Let's pack up!

The ball is to blame.

Here are your drinks.

Thank you.

Here. Green tea is good for your panic disorder.

Can you stop saying panic disorder?

Why? You should talk about your illness to get well.

Yura, can you come with me to the restroom?

Why?

Did you really make up your mind to be my family?

Well, I'm trying.

What's there to try? Yura is a nice girl.

She has never gone under the knife, and she's cool.

Though she likes clubbing, it's not a flaw. She's fun to be with.

I know how you feel now.

I too fell in love with a poor orphan girl.

Wasn't Dr. Choi your first love?

It's a secret.

The difference between us is that I draw a line between love and marriage.

If you love someone, just date her.

Marrying such a girl is like a suicide.

Why marry an empty shell instead of a woman of substance?

And frankly, girls from lowly life are very dogged.

If they are bent on sticking to you...

Man, the mere thought of her makes me scared.

Seems she gave you a roasting.

I hate to even imagine. So don't have leftover feelings for the girl.

Separate your mind and heart and live wisely. And your life will be easy as mine.

Feels good!

Wipe the sweat.

How could you act silly without noticing smudging mascara?

Really? Oh.

Mom, isn't it fun to hang out with him?

Keep making progress, okay?

You have a nice figure, so you can go to a pool with him.

Put on bikinis and captivate his heart.

No. I don't want to look cheap to him.

Yura, you...

You really like him, don't you?

I don't know. Anyway, I won't go to a pool with him.

Oh!

My daughter is really in love!

But Yura, don't like a man too much.

If you love him more, you'll get hurt.

Keep him at arm's length just like me. Okay?

By the way, he will not go to Hawaii.

What do you mean?

Minjoon is going to marry so his family is all topsy-turvy.

Marry? Minjoon?

That's news to me.

Stop being mad and let them come in. They are in front of the gate.

No. They repay good with evil.

It's like I saved a stranger from the sea and he turned into my enemy.

This isn't our house either. You're going too far.

Also, if they leave, who will share the rent with us?

I will get a female tenant.

Mom!

Esol, you may think me harsh but I can't see you suffer hardship anymore.

I'll take all the blames. You should marry a decent man with means,

...and get on with a better life. You must. That's my wish. Okay?

Mom.

You'll see. I will show them that you get on with a better life and live well.

Show whom?

There are some damned folks.

It showers. I'll let them in.

Wasn't it Mrs. Park's car?

Yes. She was here to ask something.

What did she ask?

Seems she was curious about how you got back with Mr. Park.

She asked about the flowers from your stalker.

Right. The flower shop.

What on earth happened? Is it true Minjoon is going to marry?

You were right.

While I was distracted, he revived.

Now with Lena Jeong by his side.

Unbelievable. So you mean she is his bride?

The half of it.

She pretended to be stalked by a fan to seduce him.

Stalked? How?

She sent loads of flowers to Minjoon to bring him back to her.

But what's more frustrating is Taesoo doesn't believe me...

...and accepts her as his daughter-in-law.

Nonsense.

Then show evidence that she put on a show to seduce him.

There's no evidence.

If only I knew where she ordered flowers....

Please accept this.

I don't know your taste so I bought the most expensive one at my favorite shop.

Right. Her favorite flower shop.

Heera, it's here.

Let's go in.

I received 10 bouquets of flowers delivered from your shop last 28th.

Let me check.

Oh, here it is. Mr. P had them delivered to your house.

Is his contact number recorded there by any chance?

Yes, his number and bank account.

What's the matter?

Well...

Hello! Excuse me for a second.

May I help you?

How are you, Ms. Jeong?

Hi. Glad to see you again.

What brings you here?

Of course I came to buy flowers.

What brings you to this community?

The flowers you gave me are so beautiful, so I came to buy some.

Really? I'll let you look around then.

I'll come next time.

Okay. Goodbye.

Why did she come here?

She came to see if I keep the number of a person who sent her flowers.

So?

It's kept on my book so I showed it.

Really? Can you show it to us too?

One second.

Oh! It was this page. It was here.

It was here just now. Where has it gone?

My. We're a step behind.

I'm sure she tore it off to leave no trace of her own number.

What should I do? I missed evidence to show Taesoo.

She's a real tough cookie.

Why are you surprised? You didn't answer when I asked you to have coffee.

It's chilly at night but you are warm.

Let's have coffee.

Be honest with me. How far did you go with Esol? Kiss?

You did.

Yura.

Don't show me a blank look. It makes my heart sink to think you're thinking of her.

I made weak coffee since you might not be able to sleep.

Yura, I'll open myself up to you slowly, so don't push yourself.

Seeing you like this makes me feel bad and sorry to you.

Look at me.

I think I was moved to tears.

Don't embarrass me.

What are you thinking so hard?

Are you disappointed in my mom?

I'm not sure if I really like you.

Somehow I feel compared with Jaejoon,

...and it makes me feel small.

Fool, don't say like that.

But however hard I think, I can't give you up.

Esol, I will work really hard.

When I am promoted to a manager, I'll make more money...

...and start my own business in 10 years.

So trust me and wait for me until then.

Dongu.

Money makes us feel sad but we know money isn't everything for happiness.

Don't go after money for me. Dongu as who you are is good enough.

Okay.

Well, I'll eat kimchi pancake you made to cheer up.

How stupid to leave a trace! That was close.

No, it's too early to relax yet.

I must make a clean finish.

If you are alone, I can't leave the company to you.

But since Lena is with you, I am relieved.

She is after your heart, right?

She's a bit too ambitious but she's true to you, isn't she?

Yes. She's tender and warm-hearted unlike her appearance.

Yeah. I think you've met the right woman.

Father!

What are you doing here?

What brings you here?

I heard you go hiking with Minjoon.

I brought your lunch.

Do you have any good ideas?

If things go on like this, Taesoo will approve their marriage.

And Lena Jeong will help Minjoon soar high.

So we must stop it by all means.

For now, stick to the flower thing and gain time.

I'll find a way in the meantime.

We have no evidence. What's the use of bringing up flowers?

Her presence there itself is the evidence.

She tore off the page with her number.

No, that won't be enough. I need firm evidence.

Is there anything to prove it?

Heera. There is.

With this, you can put her in a fix.

You have the flower shop number, right?

Give it to me.

Why?

What's your plan?

Father, try this.

It's okay.

Please.

I live in comfort thanks to a good daughter-in-law.

By the way, what's taking so long for Minjoon to get drinks?

I have something to tell you in private.

What is it?

Minjoon wants to live separately from you, but I'd like to live with you.

Why? Nobody wants to live with in-laws.

I grew up lonely so I'd like to live in a big family.

Especially, I wish to get along well with Mother.

Do you mean it?

Yes.

In fact, she keeps me at a distance.

When I ran into her at the restroom the other day,

...she made it clear that she won't approve our marriage.

What? Did she really say that?

Dang it. Does Minjoon know about it?

No. I didn't want to worry him so I've kept it to myself.

Guess you were troubled and resentful as well.

Not at all. It's natural of her to oppose it.

She's worried because I caused the rainbow pizza incident.

So if we live separately, I'm afraid I'll grow apart from her.

I see. So you want to win her heart as we live together?

Yes.

Minjoon wishes your happiness though he doesn't say it out.

I can't see him become estranged from his parents because of me.

Then I'd rather break up with him.

What are you talking about?

He barely settled down. Break up with him? No, never.

Then could you persuade Mother?

I will be really good to you.

I want to be a good daughter-in-law as well as a good wife.

So please give me a chance.

Okay, don't worry.

Leave her to me and just prepare for marriage.

Why is she pissed off with you? It's unlike her.

Dang it. Where the heck did she get that singing style?

Hi.

We're back.

Oh, that vixen...

We're back from hiking. Is my stepmother in?

Wait. Heera! Lena Jeong is here! Heera! Heera!

What is she doing that she doesn't even greet us? Honey!

Lena wants to say hi to you.

How are you, Mother?

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I will give up my career and my love.

Just believe that my heart for Minjoon was true.

How could he forget my birthday?

I'm going to pull out all your hair!

I will grant your wish by way of apology.

Isn't it painful? Lean on me if it's hard for you.

Thanks. It's my lucky day today.

You're being used.

Face up squarely to her with your eyes open.

I've hurt this friend.

I was afraid she might have a tough time.