The romantic bubble around Bom and Jae-gyu bursts as long-buried family secrets come to light, turning a sweet connection into a web of lies that risks everything Jae-gyu holds dear.
The central conflict shifts from external gossip to internal deception in these episodes. While the couple navigates their first official date, the truth about the mysterious woman and the immense weight of Jae-gyu’s past decisions begin to unravel, casting a deep shadow over his relationship with both Bom and his nephew, Han-gyul.
The Truth Behind The Mystery Woman
The woman causing town gossip is not a romantic rival but Jae-gyu’s estranged older sister. More critically, she is Han-gyul’s birth mother. In a flashback, we learn that when Jae-gyu was just in high school, his sister left Han-gyul in his care, promising to return after making money. She never came back.
Facing Bom’s direct questions, Jae-gyu chooses to lie. He claims the woman is merely a strict insurance agent he met for work, a story Bom reluctantly accepts for the moment. He withholds this truth not only from Bom but, more significantly, from Han-gyul, who has lived his life believing his mother is dead. Jae-gyu’s justification is protective; his sister returned only to claim an inheritance, showing no genuine interest in her son. However, this well-intentioned lie forms the core of the impending crisis.
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A CEO Revealed And A Fragile First Date
A major revelation shifts the dynamic between Bom and Jae-gyu. During a school field trip to JQ Energy, Bom and her students are stunned to learn that Jae-gyu is not a simple employee but the CEO of JQ Wind Energy, a successful company featured in Forbes. This hidden identity surprises Bom, who only knew him as a playful and casual single guardian.
Despite this new complexity, they attempt a first date, agreeing to spend one day together before returning to their formal roles. Jae-gyu plans meticulously, but their outing becomes a comedy of near-misses as they constantly run into people from town. They eventually find a quiet moment at an amusement park, where their connection feels genuine and simple. The date ends with them making a difficult pact: to wait two years, until Han-gyul graduates, before openly pursuing their relationship.
Secrets Exposed And A Storm Hits
The fragile peace shatters when Bom accidentally meets Jae-gyu’s sister face-to-face, immediately realizing his lie. She gives him an ultimatum: tell the truth or their relationship is over. Bom argues that Han-gyul deserves to know his mother is alive, no matter her flaws. Jae-gyu remains fiercely opposed, creating the first major rift between them based on this secret from his past.
A literal storm amplifies the emotional turmoil. A typhoon causes a town-wide blackout, and residents gather at Jae-gyu’s house, the only one with power thanks to solar panels. Bom goes missing, and both Jae-gyu and the legal adviser, Yi-joon, search for her. While Yi-joon brings her to safety, it is later revealed that Jae-gyu found her first and was injured protecting her from a falling sign. A misunderstanding over this incident leads to a heated argument, though they eventually reconcile.
The episodes conclude with a devastating cliffhanger. Han-gyul discovers documents that prove his mother is alive. He confronts his uncle, demanding answers just as the screen cuts to black, leaving Jae-gyu’s fateful response hanging in the balance.
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