The seventh episode starts with Seok-ryu asking Seung-hyo about the reason for his sudden outburst, to which she appears to have a slight understanding. Surprisingly, Seok-ryu’s ex-fiancé, Hyeon-jun, suddenly shows up.
It is evident that the two friends are surprised. Hyeon-jun asserts that he has returned to see Seok-ryu. Seok-ryu’s parents quickly find the trio, and despite her father’s threats to kill Hyeon-jun, her mother invites him to dinner. Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu are left stunned by the turn of events as they go their separate ways.
After giving Hyeon-jun his meal, Seok-ryu’s mother asks him if Seok-ryu was unfaithful. He acknowledges that their separation was his fault and accepts responsibility for it.
Seok-ryu’s mother undergoes a dramatic transformation upon hearing the confession, changing quickly from a caring host to a violent and erratic state, while Seok-ryu and her family strive to stop her from being imprisoned!
At the same time, Mo-eun encounters Seung-hyo, who quickly informs her about the surprise appearance of Seok-ryu’s wife-to-be. After Seok-ryu departs to safeguard Hyeon-jun and stop her mother from being accused of murder, he reveals to her that she is here to bring her back to the US..
Nevertheless, their relationship has already come to an end for Seok-ryu. She departs and stays at Mo-eun’s place, admitting that she felt more peaceful than she had expected.
During a flashback, it is revealed that when Seok-ryu confessed to Mo-eun that she still has feelings for her former fiancé, she was actually expressing her love for the shared memories they had. Alternatively, she has progressed past the relationship.
The following day, Seok-ryu’s mother resumes her attempts to matchmake Seok-ryu with her fiancé to convince her to return to the United States. Seok-ryu is forced to put on a dress, and she discovers Hyeon-jun waiting for her outdoors.
Luckily, Seung-hyo comes to her rescue like a knight in shining armor, and together they ride their bikes to Seok-ryu’s cooking class, leaving Hyeon-jun alone. During their bike ride, they argue and Seok-ryu angrily goes to her class, leaving part of her makeup on Seung-hyo’s back after he suddenly stops.
While on their way home, Dan-ho retrieves his daughter from school and they are involved in an accident. Luckily, Mo-eun is close by and quickly steps in, ultimately rescuing a man in cardiac arrest. Fortunately, Yeon-du is totally captivated by her, and Mo-eun successfully gains her preference.
During the journey back with Dan-ho and Yeon-du, Mo-eun compliments the man who helped the ambulance pass, but feels embarrassed when she realizes it was Dan-ho in his mudflat shirt. After leaving her at home, he provides her with medication and advises her to look after herself. She rushes back to her house, attempting to quiet her racing heart.
However, Hyeon-jun has been anticipating Seok-ryu’s return and suggests having a goodbye meal together.
Later in the evening, Seung-hyo encounters Seok-ryu while she’s walking and comes close to expressing his emotions, but she interrupts him, suggesting he wait until she’s in a calmer state to finish.
The following day is Hye-suk’s birthday, Seung-hyo’s mother, but it appears that no one remembers. Seung-hyo departs ahead of time to meet Tae-hui at her studio. Tae-hui presents the finished pot to him for their project, and they agree to share a meal afterwards.
They find themselves at the identical eatery as Seok-ryu and Hyeon-jun. Seok-ryu is feeling uneasy, causing jealousy in Seung-hyo as she had previously assured him she had no intention of reuniting with Hyeon-jun. Despite Hyeon-jun’s persistence in meeting regularly after lunch, Seok-ryu firmly declines.
After being by herself all day, Hye-suk’s friends surprise her with a party and Seung-hyo also sends her a birthday greeting. Her spouse, who was on urgent hospital duty, hurried to purchase her preferred flowers but hesitated upon spotting her with the vice minister.
In another location, it is discovered that Seung-hyo has emerged victorious in the competition for renovating the sports complex at his alma mater. The teacher also informs him about Seok-ryu’s prolonged inquiries regarding the outcome.
Seung-hyo acknowledges that he has procrastinated his confession for too long and chooses to meet with Seok-ryu. He catches her honing her culinary abilities at her dad’s eatery and eventually confesses his feelings for her!
Finally, My man has plucked up the courage to confess his feelings. We can only wonder how Seok ryu will react. I am betting, Good especially since the next episode preview seems quite promising.