: Sun-jae remained a pillar for Hae-e during her recovery and the drama with her biological mother.

: A surprising romance sparked as Jae-woo admitted he hated the idea of Yeong-joo going on a blind date, leading to a sweet confession and a kiss on the cheek.

: The fallout of the exam leakage continued to haunt Sun-jae , with school board members pushing for his expulsion following his confession. Light in the Dark: Side Romances

: To the shock of her family, Hae-e announced she intended to go to Japan with her biological mother, Haeng-ja.

While the thriller elements wrapped up, the emotional stakes for the Nam family intensified:

The episode’s primary focus was resolving the villain arc of , Chi-yeol’s trusted right-hand man.