In this intense episode, Mrs. Gardner faces a brutal ultimatum from Michel Gardner: undergo cornea removal surgery to repay three million dollars covering her brother's gambling debt. Despite her pregnancy and desperate pleas to be released, Michel coldly reminds her that the child is his and blames her for nearly causing Isabelle's miscarriage. Ignoring her protests, he orders the surgery while insisting she remain awake throughout to atone to Ms. Claude. The episode ends with Mrs. Gardner trapped, sedated but conscious, awaiting a harsh operation she cannot escape.