Geum-ju loses sleep at night after Ui-jun confesses his old feelings to her. Seon-wook admits to Hyun-joo that he tried to bury his feelings, but he can't anymore. Geum-ju, Hyun-joo, and Jung-soo undergo withdrawal symptoms. Meanwhile, Gwang-ok says she's going to Seoul to take some time for herself, leaving her family surprised.

It's only now that Geum-ju's family comes to understand the true reason behind her broken engagement, and the truth leaves them filled with regret. With the townspeople, her family, and friends on her side, Geum-ju feels stronger than ever. Meanwhile, Geum-ju goes back to her job at the company.

Geum-ju and Ui-jun enjoy some sweet, quiet moments together, but their secret doesn't stay hidden for long. Someone in the village spots them. Hyun-joo finds herself torn over Seon-wook's unexpected proposal: just three dates, no strings attached. Meanwhile, Seon-hwa is still barking up the wrong tree, convinced Seon-wook has feelings for Geum-ju.