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You're making yourself miserable.

You're the one who put yourself in here.

I hope...

you'll learn that someday.

Even though we had our issues this year,

we were still one of the nation's top 10 companies.

It's all thanks to a great leader and...

the board coming together as a team.

The research department couldn't be more motivated...

and employee morale is high.

I'm proud to have had such a progress while...

serving under your leadership.

Right.

Well, some say that we should be greedier next year.

Aren't you curious...

about your family?

The world kept moving without me.

My time stopped when I was incarcerated,

but the world didn't seem to be fazed.

Do you know what I'm curious about?

It's me...

and how I would've been as CEO.

If it weren't for all of you,

I'd still be the CEO of Papa Group...

as its star.

My life went downhill when you started working there.

That's right.

You mentioned the butterfly effect.

Well, to me, you're the butterfly who flapped its wings.

The seed of all my problems.

Now you know why I'm not fond of you.

In fact, I resent you.

You disgust me.

I see we're back to square one.

I shouldn't have been born.

Is that it?

The honourary CEO would like to say a few things.

That's right.

I'm thinking of...

excusing myself from the front lines now.

I've watched you closely these past few years,

and I'm confident that you'd have no problem...

navigating the waters without my presence.

In just four years, you were able to do what I couldn't accomplish...

during my time as CEO.

I'll now be stepping down even as head of the scholarship foundation.

I'd like to...

announce my plans too.

Vice Chairman Na is back...

and the company is on the right track.

I'd now like to go back to my position at Hara.

That, I approve.

It's time we appointed someone better qualified...

and change things up on our board.

Don't you think that's a bit too out of the blue?

It is, so I'll put it up for debate at the next board meeting.

Anyway, I think we should give ourselves a round of applause.

- Sir. - Yes, Director Choi.

Have you heard about how Ms Shin is doing?

My wedding hall orders flowers from her shop,

but it's arranged by my employees.

She has sent flowers to my wife now and again.

I met her recently and she seemed to be struggling.

Quite a lot if you ask me.

Hello?

Yes?

Papa Group's accountant team?

How can I help you?

I'm calling to place an order of 50 bouquets...

for our year-end party.

I see. Thank you.

I'll have them ready for you on that day.

I'm sorry,

but can I ask how you got a hold of my number?

The order came directly from Director Choi Choong Bok.

I see.

Thank you.

One more thing.

Is Vice Chairman Na back from Europe yet?

How can I help you?

Hara Wedding Hall has won "Wedding Hall of the Year"...

courtesy of the Korea Wedding Association.

Really?

Thanks to your immaculate leadership, you also won...

the minister prize of Ministry of Gender Equality.

I see.

This is the first I'm hearing it.

We were first to know and I came straight away.

I heard that you don't like being covered by the media.

Well, it's an award that we wouldn't have received...

if it weren't for the employees at Hara.

Anyway, please have a seat.

I'll sit down for the interview.

Thank you.

- Hello, long time no see. - Hi, Sir.

Jin Ho, I heard you were on your fourth child.

You've been a busy man.

It's been a while since you came around.

I know. Have you two been well, too?

I came by to see how you were all doing.

Oh, please. I know you're here because you missed our boss.

Yes, that too.

You should head inside to save her from torture.

What?

Is there someone who made you the designer...

you are today?

Who else...

but my husband?

Your husband?

That's right.

He's the one...

that made me realise...

why I should do what I do.

I'd like to hear more about that.

I want to offer you a position at Hara.

You must've started off with a dream.

If not, then why did you work so hard?

To make a living.

That alone was quite the task.

You have what it takes to dream and reach big.

I'll help you do so.

So that's how you joined Hara.

That's right.

If I hadn't taken his offer,

I'd still be a dressmaker only working to earn money.

I would've never thought of running this company myself.

I owe it all...

to my husband, Na Min Soo.

Would you like to say a few words to him?

First,

I'd like to thank him for agreeing to be my better half.

Also,

I want to tell him that I love him.

- I'll make sure to tell him that. - Good.

Could I take a photo of you two in the studio?

I'm sorry, but he's with a client at the moment.

I'd love to take a photo.

Please make sure we look great.

Min Soo!

Look at the camera.

You're unbelievable.

A date tomorrow? That sounds great.

I'll give you a call.

Didn't she say she'd call?

Maybe she's still jet-lagged.

Yes, she's probably sleeping by now.

Ms Shin.

Ms Shin?

Oh, it's you.

I meant to only rest,

but I ended up falling asleep.

You should call it a day.

I came by to pay for the flowers,

but let me take you home instead.

It's all right. I can make it home myself.

Don't be stubborn.

You look awful.

Why don't I take you to the emergency room?

I'm good.

Can you...

Can you just take me home then?

Sure.

Come in.

Sun Young.

How annoyed were you that I didn't call?

How's the jet lag?

I thought you'd still be sleeping.

I must be happy to be back home...

since I'm not having any trouble with that.

Can I get a cup of tea?

Sure. Please have a seat.

Careful.

Hold on.

Thank you.

You should take it easy today.

I'll leave you to rest.

- Thanks. - Is there anything I can do?

Could you hand me...

my medicine from my purse?

- And I glass of water, please. - Sure.

Look at this mess.

I know you're busy, but this is unacceptable.

This level of mess isn't that bad to live around in.

You should go now. I'd like to sleep.

Sure.

This is unacceptable even by my standards.

When was the last time she cleaned?

Today, over tea, I'd like to discuss...

something important.

What's that?

Sun Young,

how do you feel about me?

About you?

I think you're nice.

Now, that's too boring.

How about a more intriguing response?

What do you have in mind?

I'd...

like to get married.

Married?

It's been four years since you're divorce...

and 20 years since mine.

Before I met you,

I had no intention of remarrying.

Then I met you...

and thought that...

remarrying won't be bad if it were with someone like you.

Honestly,

I want to marry you.

I...

I don't want to marry ever again.

During my time in Europe, that decision...

was made final.

Marriage is a good thing.

What burned you was the wrong husband,

not marriage itself.

Instead of...

being just a friend,

I'd like to be there for you as your husband.

While you were sleeping,

I brought some groceries and made you porridge.

To beat the flu, you need to eat well.

So stop eating ramyeon...

and cook yourself hearty meals.

There are many good men in the world,

but I had chosen to be with the worst of the worst.

I was such an idiot.

I'm still scared when it comes to marriage.

If I change my mind someday,

it'll definitely be you whom I choose to marry.

I promise you.

It's looking good.

- Let's turn on the lights. - Okay.

It looks better than I thought.

Good.

This is so pretty.

- Here. - No, I'm good.

- Just this once. - Okay, fine.

Look at you.

You have a book and a Christmas card.

("Human Lifetime as Seen Through the Butterfly Effect")

(Written by Lee Hae In)

My life went downhill when you started working there.

That's right.

You mentioned the butterfly effect.

Well, to me, you're the butterfly who flapped its wings.

The seed of all my problems.

Whatever.

Keep thinking that...

other people and I made you miserable...

if you want to be lost forever.

You poor man.

You're right.

I may be the seed of all your problems.

Anyway,

now I'm almost 30.

And I've never once regretted my life.

I'm grateful for everything,

including my birth and being able to cherish my days.

So, on that note,

I wish you a merry Christmas.

(Papa Group)

Who are these flowers from?

It's me, Da Hee.

Every day, I think back on all the awful things I did to you.

That is why I couldn't deliver this in person.

Someday,

I do hope that you'll forgive me.

I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Yes, this is Sunflower Flowers.

It's me.

Sun Young?

I love the flowers.

Did you arrange them yourself?

Yes, I did.

Twice each month, I'll order flowers...

for my office.

I'll look forward to...

what you come up with.

Okay.

Thanks, Sun Young.

Thanks again...

for the flowers.

Director Choi.

Hello, President Park.

I was wondering if you'd like to go for drinks tonight.

I'm sorry, but I have other plans tonight.

I see.

It must be with someone nice.

What's all this?

It was...

the least I could do considering your kindness.

You cooked this all for me?

You've been most generous to me...

and I thought I'd return the favour.

Besides, it's Christmas Eve tomorrow.

I dedicate this book to Geum Bank Seok,

the man of my inspirations.

Mr Choi.

You're the only person who has ever bought me tofu,

cooked me porridge...

and cleaned my living room.

I've never had anyone...

do that for me.

I'm someone at whom everyone points their finger.

A criminal,

a bad person.

So why are you being nice?

There's no specific reason.

As you know, we were both played by...

Kim Sang Ho and...

Mr Choi.

Stop calling me...

and just say it.

Would...

Would it be all right...

if I fancied you?

Ms Shin.

I can't believe you dropped your fork.

Although,

I probably came off...

a bit strong.

Yes, exactly.

You caught me off guard.

You don't have to answer right away.

But...

if you don't intend to reciprocate my feelings,

please don't be nice to me any more.

Don't come by the shop either.

Where would I get flowers, then?

If you're willing to take the next step with me,

come by this weekend.

You could bring over some pork belly?

I've been dying to eat some,

but I just bring myself...

to eat it alone.

You probably eat alone at home too.

I do...

and it's lonely to eat alone.

Especially pork belly.

- Oh, my. - Hello.

- Come on in. - Hi, everyone.

Merry Christmas!

Bok Soon,

I'm always intimidated to come by your house...

even though I come every year on Christmas Eve.

- Why? - Well,

you live in the annex of a mansion.

Compared to this, our house is close to nothing.

Don't be ridiculous. Your home is where your heart is.

How's your husband?

He's great.

You should see how they've been getting along.

Mother!

- Ah Young, it's so nice to see you. - All right.

- Let's all have a seat. - Merry Christmas.

My goodness, you shouldn't have.

Eun Hee, it's snowing.

Really?

See for yourself.

It'll be a white Christmas this year.

Hang on.

Didn't we make a pact regarding first snow?

Yes, we agreed to meet Mr Oh and Sun Young.

We should get going then.

Hold on a second.

We should head out a few minutes later...

and give Mr Oh and Sun Young some time alone.

- Should we? - Yes.

(Sunflower Flowers)

Mr Choi.

I can't believe you're open on Christmas Eve.

Of course, I am.

I always get a rush of customers.

I brought pork belly with me,

so how about you close up early?

Pork belly?

You mentioned it, remember?

My gosh.

All right.

Wait 10 minutes while I wrap things up.

It's snowing outside.

Really?

Sun Young.

Mr Oh.

It's snowing on Christmas Eve...

and I'm with you. My prayers were all answered.

I've been waiting to give you this on the day of the first snow.

Can I have your hand?

Whenever you're ready,

let's get married.

I'll wait...

as long as I need to.

Okay.

I won't make you wait too long.

Isn't that Sun Young and Mr Oh?

It is.

We shouldn't interrupt them.

They make a good-looking couple.

They sure do.

We should walk around for a bit.

Eun Hee,

can I hold you in my arms to commemorate the first snow?

What are you two doing?

Honestly, you've been married for years now.

My sincere apologies.

When did you two get here?

Eun Hee, come here. The snow's amazing.

I hope your proposal went well.

It did.

She said she wouldn't make me wait too long.

Congratulations.

Eun Hee,

thank you for everything.

There's no need for that.

Let's...

Let's be happy.

Yes, of course.

- Eun Hee! - Sun Young.

(Thank you for watching Here Comes Love.)

- Isn't this amazing? - It is.

- We should go away sometime. - Sure.

(Here Comes Love)

("I Am Sorry, but I Love You" will air next week.)