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We looked into Jeongjik Nursing Home as you asked.
It's owned by Baekho Foundation.
Recently, it was passed down
to their only daughter, Baek Hye Mi.
Hey...
You stay here.
No, let's go together.
No, you did enough by coming here with me.
From here, I'll go alone.
No way.
- What if something happens to- - Please, Geum Ju.
I need to take care of this myself.
I'll call you.
Die, you bastard!
Die!
Ms. Baek...
Ms. Baek!
Please wake up!
Please!
Are you okay?
Why must you go this far?
Killing you...
is the greatest revenge I can take on her.
Mr. Seo Ui Jun.
Your friend witnessed your father
chasing after you while sitting in the car and called us.
We're scanning the nearby area.
Ui Jun.
Thankfully, the surgery went well.
- She'll move to a hospital room. - Really?
Detective.
Could we talk later?
Yes, let's do that.
Hurry, go.
I'll go to the Ms. Baek's house and get her things.
Okay.
To my son, Ui Jun, who may one day read this...
Your grandfather
never accepted your dad.
Your dad was just a poor college student
receiving foundation's aid.
Abort the child immediately
and leave this country.
Don't touch this baby.
Please.
Or else I'll die.
I had no choice but to leave you behind.
I came back to Korea
and found you, whom I dreamed of,
but I just couldn't approach you.
Because at the end of the day,
I had abandoned you.
I figured it'd hurt less
if you thought I was dead.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Whoa!
I was actually meaning to buy a scarf.
If only I could be by your side,
I thought you never had to find out who I really am.
It's such a nice color.
Looks good.
Doctor.
Yes? Just a moment.
- He hasn't been discharged yet? - No.
We'll take care of it this afternoon.
I've already submitted the paperwork.
I'm in Seoul.
Let's meet.
I'll come to the hospital.
No, I'll come to you, Father.
Nurse Jeong, you're off this afternoon, right?
Yes.
I'm sorry, but could you cover my shift?
Something urgent came up.
Sure.
Thank you.
But that incident happened that day.
It's all my fault.
Nurse Jeong,
and throwing you into that hell, too.
So, I promised myself.
I'll make him pay for his crimes.
I'll make sure he stays locked up until the day he dies.
My beloved son...
I will...
protect you.
Doctor...
Are you okay?
Are you hurt?
You should have told me.
You should've told me everything.
I was scared...
that you'd say you never wanted to see me again...
But still...
I can't believe you hid everything...
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
It's all because of me...
I don't know how to process all this.
Of course, you don't.
It's always been an empty space.
To me, Mom...
didn't exist in this world.
I'm sure it was tough for Ms. Baek to keep it a secret.
She probably blamed herself for your loneliness and pain.
That's why she fiercely protected you from your father.
I know.
I know all that.
But I don't know how to explain how I feel right now.
I don't know how to face her.
If a patient came to me
and told me all this,
what would I say to them?
I don't think I could find an answer.
I understand.
That makes sense.
I can't believe it.
That Ms. Baek is Ui Jun's mom...
Right?
She left, trusting that he'd be raised well.
Seeing him be so lonely and in pain
must've broken her heart.
That's probably why she cared so deeply for Ui Jun.
Yeah.
Apparently, she paid for his college tuition, living expenses,
and his study abroad program through scholarships
and grants without him knowing.
Gosh, yet she couldn't step forward as his mom.
Imagine how much she kept bottled up inside.
So, is Ms. Baek okay?
Yeah, fortunately, the surgery went well.
Thank goodness, seriously.
Actually, I was thinking we should all visit the hospital together.
That's why I suggested we meet at your place, Hyungnim.
Let's go later.
There are police stationed by the hospital room,
so I heard the mood is a bit chaotic.
And they said Ms. Baek needs to rest for a while.
By the way, how's Ui Jun doing?
He must be in big shock.
Of course.
To find out that Ms. Baek, who's been by your side, is your mom?
Plus, he must be so nervous.
His father, the source of things bad, still hasn't been found.
Right?
Someone died because of his father,
which led to Ui Jun leaving the university hospital.
Alcohol is the enemy. Alcohol is the problem.
It's not just the alcohol.
It's the people who drink recklessly.
Anyway, I hope they find him soon.
Only then can Ui Jun and Ms. Baek finally have some peace.
I know.
No wonder Ms. Baek went through all that to that extent.
My goodness...
Kidnapping, confinement...
I acknowledge all of it.
I'll cooperate fully with the investigation.
We'll contact you once we schedule
your questioning at the station.
How about that man?
You still haven't found him?
No. Not yet.
Please keep protecting Dr. Seo.
You never know what he might try to do again.
We're keeping a close watch,
so please don't worry too much.
All right, then.
Are you okay? Should I call a nurse?
No, it's okay.
You didn't need to come. I'm sure you're busy at work.
Don't say that. It's okay.
How's Dr. Seo's...
hand? Is it okay?
Yes, fortunately, the wound wasn't deep.
But he looked tired, so I told him to rest.
I said I'd stay by your side.
He must be struggling.
I think...
he just needs some time.
You'll stay by Dr. Seo's side, right?
No matter what happens.
Pardon?
Please help him
hold on to the happiness he finally found.
I'm worried
that he'll push you away again.
What do you mean to push me away again?
I'm worried
that he'll push you away again.
I'm working late tonight.
Make sure you eat, even if your heart feels heavy.
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