After Jiwoo's divorce story breaks, Kyeong-do becomes caught up in a scandal himself. With help from his friends, he manages to publish a rebuttal article. However, at the request of Ji-woo's older sister, Ji-yeon, he ends up getting involved with Ji-woo once again.

Kyeong-do stops Ji-woo just as she is about to leave the country, and the two unexpectedly begin living together. Ji-woo comes to face the truth about Kyeong-do's treatment for alcoholism and the secrets she and her mother have been hiding.

Kyeong-do takes Ji-woo to the hospital after she collapses from drinking. The painful memories from their first breakup come rushing back to him. Meanwhile, Min-woo meets Director Choi and makes a dangerous deal.