Seung-ri warns Eun-ae that the rumors about her and Gyeol could harm Gyeol. A hurt Eun-ae meets Gyeol, who comforts her by encouraging her to work freely. Meanwhile, Ji-seon is shocked to find Eun-hyeong is an essay tutor instead of a professor and leaves for her parents' house. Yeon-ja, feeling betrayed by her children, declares she will no longer sacrifice herself and will live her own life. Additionally, Jeong-ran invites Min-ho to her house to encourage him to win over Seung-ri's heart.
