Ha-kyung grows wary of Si-woo's secrets after running into him at a motel. News about her mother sends her hurrying to the hospital.

When Ha-kyung chooses to send Si-woo far away on assignment, he doesn't hide his displeasure. Dong-han is elated when his daughter returns to see him.

Upon learning Si-woo's sustained an injury while working, his father causes a scene at the office. Ki-jun can't get a hold of Yu-jin.

Relationship troubles abound as Ha-kyung tries to process what Si-woo wants, and Ki-jun and Dong-han set out to save their respective marriages.

Gossip about Ha-kyung and Si-woo dating sets the office abuzz, much to their chagrin. Yu-jin is unable to celebrate being handed a coveted assignment

Ha-kyung is asked to keep a secret, Yu-jin grapples with a life-altering decision and Dong-han tries to make it to his daughter's birthday dinner.

While a second wave of rumors about Ha-kyung and Si-woo spreads around work, those around them urge them to reconsider the status of their relationship.