Tae-young remains confined to his room following Hee-won's departure, unwilling to step out. Kwon-sook lends his support to Tae-young during this period of mourning for Hee-won, extending a helping hand to guide him through the tough times. Meanwhile, Reporter Park relentlessly investigates the connection between illicit sports betting and Hee-won, harboring suspicions about Kwon-sook's possible involvement in the matter.