Eun Sub drives his car to pick up Hae Won at the bus terminal. She took the bus as it traveled around the village to ease her pain. Hae Won found out for the past ten years that her Auntie hides the truth that she's responsible for her father's death. Eun Sub hugs her as she cries once again. Hae Won prefers not to go home, Eun Sub drives towards the city.

Back in Hae Won's house, Myung Joo arrived after she looked around for Hae Won. Myung Yeo told her not to worry as Eun Sub is taking care of Hae Won.

Myung Yeo insisted that she submit herself to the police for the crime she committed. Myung Joo told her to keep it to herself and live a normal life. Myung Joo spent seven years in prison as the court finds her guilty for killing her husband. If not because of her abusive husband and letting her see how he beats her, Myung Yeo wouldn't get mad at Jo Hoong. But Myung Yeo insisted on keeping her mind at peace.

The next day, Myung Joo agreed to what Myung Yeo decided to take her destiny in prison. Myung Joo thought that as her letters said they are fine, her sister settled well in life with her daughter. Myung Yeo admitted that she felt miserable for the past seven years of what happened.

Hae Won visits her old house at Paju with Eun Sub, who helped her drive this far. She checks and finds the keys still in its secret place. As they checked the house, traces show that her mother, Myung Joo, stayed in their place after she was released in prison. Hae Won confused about why her mother chose to live alone. Eun Sub shared that her mother chose not to involve Hae Won with her problems to spare her from sufferings. Hearing Eun Sub's encouraging words, soften her heart.

She returns to their house and meets her Auntie. She asked if they could talk. Myung Yeo told her that whatever is written in her novel is the truth behind his father's death. She shared that she plans to report to the police and take full responsibility for the crime. Hae Won asked her not to go to the police and live the usual life she does. If she goes to prison, Hae Won feels that her life would end as well.

Hae Won went out of the house and chose to drink soju alone in the restaurant. The next morning she woke up in a nice neat room. Bo Yeong opens the door and greets her. She narrated that Hae Won passed out in the restaurant with too much alcohol. Bo Yeong got worried and took Hae Won to her house.

Bo Yeong prepared a hot soup for her stomach. While eating, Hae Won shared that she liked her a lot though it hurts her much to know Bo Yeong betrayed her. Hae Won continues that they can never have the same friendship as before. Bo Yeong responded that life is not perfect. It's natural for life to feel pain, but they need to endure and keep going.

Hae Won returns home, meets her Auntie and tells her that she will leave to make her forget. She will pack her things and go back to Seoul. Hae Won visits the bookstore and talks with Eun Sub. She advised him that she will leave the place to forget what her family did to her. Winter is over and as she promised before, she will be going back to Seoul for spring. Eun Sub accepted her decision though his eyes looked down in sadness.

That night, Hae Won remembered memories they have together. Eun Sub always supported her and she felt pain in her heart. Hae Won ran to the bookstore and found that it was closed. She went straight to the forest, ran under the dark sky, trying to reach the cabin. Eun Sub prepares the firewood to heat the place.

As he turned around, he saw Hae Won run and embrace him tightly. Eun Sub covers Hae Won's body with his warm arms. Hae Won, in a soft voice, says, "I'm sorry, Eun Sub."