Dae-Hyun was a handsome man, though currently burdened by misfortune; his girlfriend had recently ended their relationship. In stark contrast, Saet-Byul was a confident and captivating schoolgirl with a knack for combat.

The air hung thick with unspoken tension as she watched him. Dae-Hyun, laughing with Saet-Byul and their companions, a familiar warmth in his eyes that tightened something within her. A knot formed in her stomach, a cold dread blossoming wi…

Jealousy coiled within her as she learned of the part-time employee Dae-Hyun had hired – a handsome man, according to a coworker. Anger simmered beneath the surface at the rudeness of customers, and it flared into a confrontation. The scen…

In the confines of the restroom, a misunderstanding bloomed between Yeon-Joo and Saet-Byul. As Saet-Byul encountered the celebrity, she unexpectedly ran into Kang Ji-Wook, an acquaintance from her father's past.

A flicker of envy crossed Yeon-Joo's face as she watched Saet-Byul receive a piggyback from Dae-Hyun. Yet, despite the sting of that moment, Yeon-Joo extended an invitation for a meal, including them all.

The attack was a direct consequence, a retaliatory strike against Saet-Byul. Dae-Hyun, nearby, sprang into action, rushing to her defense. Though unharmed by the assault itself, Saet-Byul required surgery for an inflamed appendix.

She told Dae-Hyun she was leaving. Saet-Byul and Eun-Byul found themselves evicted from their apartment, victims of a widespread scam that had affected many residents in the building.

She was invited to stay with the Choi family until she found somewhere else, a prospect that startled Dae-Hyun.

The news landed like a stone in the still water, disrupting the carefully constructed calm. Saet-Byul was living with the Chois, and apparently, thriving. The revelation ignited a bitter spark between Yeon-Joo and Dae-Hyun, escalating quick…

Dae-Hyun was devastated when Yeon-Joo ended their relationship, leaving with Seung-Joon. He and Yeon-Joo had been enjoying drinks when he was called back to the store for work. Meanwhile, Eun-Byul's secret was exposed when Saet-Byul caught …

She leaned close, a whisper against his ear, and confessed a truth buried deeper than the three years he believed to be the origin of their affection. In the quiet darkness, she revealed that her feelings for him had blossomed long before,…

Eun-Byul felt a familiar sting of inadequacy as Ji-Wook readily confessed his feelings for Saet-Byul. The effortless declaration only amplified his own sense of being overshadowed during the filming. A warmth spread through him, however, wh…

A simmering jealousy coiled within her as she watched them, Yeon-Joo and Dae-Hyun, outside the store. The sight ignited a fierce possessiveness, a bitter sting of envy. Seeking solace, she sought out Eun-Byul, but their meeting quickly devo…

He presented her with blossoms of Saet-Byul, a gesture of good fortune for the trials ahead. Yeon-Joo observed this exchange, yet her resolve to reunite with Dae-Hyun remained unshaken, sparking a confrontation with her mother. Meanwhile, E…

She deferred her answer, promising it after the GED. Dae-Hyun encountered Jang-Mi, a woman tied to his father by a past affection. Saet-Byul received unexpected good news. Elsewhere, Dal-Shik and Geum-Bi deepened their connection.

A quiet unease settled upon her as she realized Saet-Byul had left without a word, a sudden absence casting a long shadow of worry. Seeking solace and a distraction, she took a position at a greenhouse, the scent of earth and growing things…