Chiharu Endou rushes to the hospital after a serious accident on her way to buy a cake for her third anniversary with her husband, Asahi Endou, the CEO of Endou Group. Asahi is in critical condition and faces urgent surgery to save his leg. Meanwhile, Chiharu discovers Asahi has been with Misaki Yamada, the heiress of the Yamada family, who is pregnant and having a prenatal checkup with him. Feeling betrayed, Chiharu confronts Asahi, but he dismisses her pleas. The episode ends with Chiharu still unable to get through to Asahi, leaving their fractured relationship hanging on the brink.