Hong Hee Ju saying "for once, I want to protect you. So you never suffer or get hurt" We can't even imagine how much this word means to Sa Eon. For the first time in his life, He has someone who is with him not for any personal gain, Who is genuinely concerned for him...
Ep 5-6 got delayed because of special news report, That thing happened in drama too. In Ep 7 when all female patients in the lobby were watching the drama, it got interrupted by the HBC news report.
Paik Sa Eon is dealing with many things in silence which he didn't share with anyone. In Episode 8 when Sa Eon said "How can I make you believe it? What can I do to ease your mind?" at that point he carefully chose his words. He didn't try to give any false hope to Hee Ju that everything will be fine or something like that. He himself is not sure whether he will be able to come back from there or not....
HHJ only fell for him at the time he publicly acknowledged her as his wife, in front of the two policemen? Really,…
Its true but, Hong Heeju's character is someone who has a very low self-esteem, because of (abusive upbringing, emotional neglect, internalized guilt and fear). Because of this past experience, She struggle to believe that she deserves such care. Hee Ju never thought she will experience love and support. As the initial disbelief and hesitation turn into acceptance that she has someone by her side, who could see through her silence...
In the last 2 minutes of episode 7 we all are just third wheel or you can say we are Steve. At one point I started thinking if I am watching something wrong cause they ate it, and I mean literally...
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In Episode 8 when Sa Eon said "How can I make you believe it? What can I do to ease your mind?" at that point he carefully chose his words. He didn't try to give any false hope to Hee Ju that everything will be fine or something like that. He himself is not sure whether he will be able to come back from there or not....
As the initial disbelief and hesitation turn into acceptance that she has someone by her side, who could see through her silence...