Bae Seok-ryu, anticipating her wedding, returned to Korea and unexpectedly encountered her old friend, Choi Seung-hyo. However, her behavior toward him was uncharacteristically reserved, a subtle mask concealing a hidden truth.

Despite the pleas of those closest to her for clarity, Seok-ryu guarded her fragility. It wasn't until a sharp encounter with her mother that Seung-hyo was compelled to offer her support.

With the shift to unemployment, Seok-ryu grapples with a growing unease about the seeming standstill of her days. Meanwhile, Seung-hyo finds himself in conflict with his partner, the tension a lingering echo from a difficult business encoun…

A promising prospect arose from Seok-ryu’s former workplace, prompting her to join forces with Seung-hyo. Soon after, a disquieting meeting left Seok-ryu deeply unsettled.

A familiar awkwardness crept into Seung-hyo's interactions with Seok-ryu, a consequence of long-dormant emotions stirring within him. Adding to his unease, Seung-hyo found himself navigating a particularly sensitive matter at work.

Seok-ryu embarks on a fresh professional journey, rekindling a long-held childhood interest. Yet, her family is thrown into turmoil as a hidden truth about her father is revealed.

A presence from Seok-ryu’s history reemerges, casting a shadow of uncertainty over those around her. Among them, Seung-hyo finds himself adrift, grappling with a tangle of his own emotions as he seeks understanding.

With the truth at last revealed, Seung-hyo awaits Seok-ryu’s reaction. Simultaneously, Seok-ryu’s parents learn of her undertaking, and their anger flares.

While Seok-ryu navigates an illness, Seung-hyo and Song Hyeon-jun vie for her attention. However, Seung-hyo soon uncovers the true motivation behind her return.

The truth of Seok-ryu’s hidden life surfaced, a revelation that left those closest to her reeling in disbelief. Then, when she vanished without a trace, Seung-hyo embarked on a frantic search, driven by a desperate hope to bring her home.

Days drift by, each one a quiet echo of Seung-hyo’s confession, and he remains in a state of hopeful anticipation for Seok-ryu’s honest reply. Then, without warning, a startling announcement arrives from his parents.

The delicate balance of Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu's relationship is tested as they grapple with its complexities. A subtle shift in their dynamic gives rise to feelings of jealousy, and the aftermath of a disagreement proves difficult to overc…

Their connection deepening, Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu find themselves navigating a delicate path, striving to conceal the burgeoning nature of their affection. Meanwhile, Jung Mo-eum uncovers the source of Kang Dan-ho’s detached demeanor.

Seung-hyo determined to foster Seok-ryu's burgeoning culinary aspirations. Believing the time was ripe, he posed a significant inquiry to her.

The revelation of their secret unleashes a storm of anger from their parents, and the simmering animosity between the mothers finally erupts.

Contented in their affection for one another, Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu made plans for a shared future. They fueled each other's ambitions, supporting one another as they pursued their individual aspirations.