[풀버전] 돈만 밝히는 며느리 반전의 눈물에 무릎 꿇은 시어머니 [에피소드 1] @swee19ai

[풀버전] 돈만 밝히는 며느리 반전의 눈물에 무릎 꿇은 시어머니 [에피소드 1] @swee19ai

If a daughter-in-law spends money recklessly, how does the mother-in-law feel? I have experienced that answer through my life It started from our first meeting She said the bus was inconvenient and mostly took taxis, while I was busy saving money with grocery coupons during sales; it was common for my daughter-in-law to shop at department stores It was the same during the wedding preparations When I said, ‘A hotel ceremony is too much,’ she cut me off saying, ‘Everyone around me is having theirs at a hotel, so it won’t work, Mom.’ I insisted that our newlywed home had to be an apartment in Seoul Even with my son’s salary from a small company, he can’t even afford the loan interest And on the first holiday after the wedding—my daughter-in-law drove up in a foreign car and took out a dried yellow corvina from a department store that cost over a million won When the dried yellow corvina was served on the table, the relatives laughed and said, ‘What a lucky daughter-in-law’s family.’ I forced a smile, but inside, I felt a surge of anger My son scrimps and saves by eating instant noodles every day, yet his wife showed up carrying a designer bag that his salary couldn’t even cover At that moment, I felt it deeply ‘Marriage is reality.’ And this marriage… I realized I had already taken a wrong turn.’ I only repeated this to myself Opening my mouth would only hurt, and swallowing it burned inside So I always endured Because I believed that if I endured, the peace of the family would be maintained Of course, I tried to understand that young people have their own thoughts However, my ominous premonitions have always been right The dawn was inevitably cold The alley, frozen after the winter rain, sparkled dangerously I was going out to do my usual job of cleaning buildings In the dim alley, a sedan slid in as if it were gliding In an instant, my vision flashed Wait! Without a moment to scream, my body soared into the air The cold touch of the asphalt struck my whole body A metallic taste spread in my mouth The driver did not stop The car disappeared into the darkness All that was left was the fact that I was alone, collapsed on the wet floor Someone asked in the ambulance Do you have a contact number for a guardian? I gasped for breath and barely muttered My husband… getting ready for work… the kids… soon to school… I was babbling nonsense and briefly held onto consciousness, but ultimately lost it The white fluorescent light pierced my eyes I slowly opened my eyes Someone urgently grabbed my hand from beside me Honey! Honey! You’re awake! It was my husband’s trembling voice I whispered with difficulty Where is this…? Why does it hurt so much…? My husband forced a smile and said It’s okay… The teacher will be here soon Just hang in there, the doctor will be here soon He spoke in a calm voice The surgery went well Rehabilitation will be important from now on Your husband will need to help you a lot After saying that, the doctor left immediately I looked up at my husband and asked What… happened? I don’t remember well… I think I was on my way to work… Am I… badly hurt? My husband couldn’t answer Her lips were just dry I asked, trying hard to smile Honey, did you have breakfast? Aren’t you going to be late for work? Don’t worry about me… you keep trailing off at the end of your sentences The husband did not answer In the end, he turned his head and went outside His shoulders, visible through the crack in the door, were heaving greatly My husband was… crying In the hallway, the nurse spoke to my husband carefully You must definitely tell the lady before lunch Seeing it in person when dressing is quite shocking There are many cases where people actually faint My husband nodded while wiping away tears …I understand A moment later, my husband firmly held my hand as if he had made a decision Honey… from now on, please don’t be too surprised by what I’m about to say They say it won’t have a big impact on our lives These days, medical equipment is said to be good, so… we can overcome this together. I had a feeling That was a face I had only seen twice in my life Once was on the day of my mother-in-law’s funeral, and now at this moment, my heart sank Am I… unable to use my legs? My husband hesitated for a long time Then, trembling his lips, he finally said, …I couldn’t protect my right ankle… it felt like my breath stopped The world turned white But unexpectedly, words flowed from my lips …Fortunately, my husband looked at me with surprised eyes I whispered while soaked in tears It’s not both legs… you only lost one ankle Even that… you should be grateful that you’re here with me; that’s what I’m more thankful for… tears flowed down That was a tear of despair, but at the same time, it was also a tear of relief In the afternoon, it was time for the dressing The nurse said carefully Ma’am, we’re going to disinfect It might sting a little Let’s unwrap the bandage— the empty spot is revealed The moment I saw the severed right ankle, my whole body froze My throat tightened and swelled And what finally burst forth was all the suppressed wailing Why… why did this happen to me… That night, my pillow was soaked with tears, and the tears didn’t stop until I fell asleep Even after the accident, the world didn’t wait for me The hospital bills piled up like a rising tide, and the words of the clerk were cold ‘Accidents on the way to work are not considered industrial accidents.’ I stood there tightly holding my wedding ring ‘So, is this not covered as collateral?’ The response I received was cold In the end, I had to cover the hospital bills with a credit loan With trembling fingertips, I signed, and tears spread across the document After being discharged, life became even more burdensome The stairs in front of the house felt like a mountain every day, and the first step of the bus was as high as a wall Thud— every time my prosthetic leg touched the ground, all eyes around me turned at once I repeated to myself ‘It’s okay… it’s okay…’ But that wasn’t a comfort for me It was just a lie to reassure the people around me I had to start working again before my rehabilitation was even finished During the day, I washed dishes at a restaurant, In the evening, I packed food from a snack shop, and in the early morning, I walked down the building corridor with a broom in hand On rainy days, the inside of my prosthetic leg became damp, causing my wounds to reopen, and an odor that wouldn’t wash away lingered I passed by people with my head down One day, the manager called me That one phrase, ‘Aunt, why don’t you take a day off?’ sounded to me like a dismissal notice saying, ‘It’s time to quit.’ I pretended to smile, but inside I was falling apart My husband worked at the company during the day and drove for a ride-sharing service at night Although fatigue was etched on my face, he would ask me, tightening the strap of my prosthetic leg when we got home ‘You’re feeling a little less pain today, right?’ I always gave the same answer ‘Yeah, it’s bearable.’ That was a lie But even with that lie, we held on to each other and endured Every day, advertisements for lighter and more comfortable prosthetic legs were delivered to our home But the price was so high that I couldn’t dare to touch it In the end, we chose a heavy and old-fashioned style My steps became slower, and the gaze of my husband, who was watching my slow steps, gradually sank deeper into the wrinkles “One day, my son suddenly showed up at home without any notice He looked anxious, and his fingertips were trembling ‘Mom… can you help me with 100 million won?’ I doubted my ears, ‘What did you say? Did you just say… 100 million?’ My son showed no hesitation I said, ‘I’m moving to Gangnam, Mom. I need 500 million won, but I can only get a loan for 400 million, so I’m short 100 million.’ At that moment, something inside me snapped I still struggle to take a single step because of my heavy and worn prosthetic leg Every night, I clean the pus from my wounds and live on reduced side dishes because of rehabilitation costs I am in a situation where I even save on the cost of my medication to prepare more side dishes for my husband’s lunchbox, and now my own child, my daughter-in-law, is trying to squeeze me dry again, saying they want to move to Gangnam I felt breathless, and my heart ached I screamed in horror How much more do you want us to squeeze here! My body is falling apart like this, All you can see are better houses and better academies, huh!’ The son lowered his head However, my anger did not subside. It felt like it was the first time I had ever yelled at my son like this ‘Do you even know what kind of pain I live in? The inside of my prosthetic leg is infected, oozing with pus, and on rainy days, a rotten smell rises up, making it hard to breathe Climbing a single staircase feels like climbing a mountain, and you dare… to ask me for 100 million won! Is there anything more precious than my life? … Money!’ My son was left speechless by my words But that silence broke me even more ‘I… am being treated like this even by my own child.’ That night, I lay in bed with my eyes closed but couldn’t fall asleep My heart raced like a flame, and my son’s words echoed in my mind, ‘Please help me with 100 million, Mom… just 100 million…’ I gritted my teeth and hugged the blanket tightly ‘What more do I have to give? Do I have to tear off my own flesh…’ Anger and tears did not stop I was choked up with a mix of injustice, anger, and desperate sorrow ‘I’m collapsing from this pain… I live such a pitiful life… My son and daughter-in-law never thought of me at all…’ And that resentment soon coalesced into a single face It was my daughter-in-law ‘This is all because of the daughter-in-law Gangnam, good academies… It must be something said by a spoiled daughter-in-law She has devoured our son, and now she wants to devour me too.’ I shuddered and soaked my pillow Tears burst from my eyes, but it wasn’t sadness; it was worry and anger This time, I have to speak up and set things right I decided that I would never let it go this time; I thought I should meet my daughter-in-law and talk to her directly The next day, I put everything down I had the intention of correcting my daughter-in-law’s behavior, who no longer knows the value of money The moment I arrived near my daughter-in-law’s house, an unbelievable sight unfolded before my eyes The daughter-in-law got into the car with a young man and hugged him without hesitation My heart sank—thud I sat down in that spot and muttered My son… what can I do, he’s so pitiful… my poor baby… my baby… tears were pouring down, and anger was boiling inside me My mind was burning white, and my heart felt like it was going to explode Thinking that our poor son, who works hard yet remains poor, has even lost his wife, I felt utterly hopeless and devastated I firmly vowed to confront her for confirming the affair with my own eyes! The next day, I stood in front of my daughter-in-law’s house, waiting for those two while keeping my gaze fixed outside the taxi I had prepared in advance After a moment, a familiar man’s car appeared Without hesitation, the daughter-in-law climbed in My eyes were already bloodshot and shaking As the car exited the alley, I leaned toward the driver’s side and shouted That car! Please follow it! The city lights spread out and brushed past the window My angry face was reflected in every building’s glass window My heart flickered like a turn signal, pounding wildly The car stopped in front of a huge golf course on the outskirts of the city I tightened the strap of my prosthetic leg, took a deep breath, and made a resolution ‘Today… I will see the end here.’ As I entered the lounge, the scent of perfume and the sound of clinking wine glasses brushed against my ears The gaze of the people followed my steps, drawn to my prosthetic leg With each step, I swallowed my anger and moved forward And then— from a distance, a daughter-in-law and a young man appeared together They were walking side by side with warm smiles on their faces In an instant, my knee buckled The sound of the prosthetic leg hitting the floor echoed throughout the lounge All eyes were fixed on me I trembled and cried out You wicked thing! How can you do this when we have our son! The air in the lounge froze People’s gazes pierced my whole body like a sharp needle But I didn’t stop; I moved forward, dragging my prosthetic leg with a clattering step The daughter-in-law approached with a surprised expression Mother… how did you get here? I shouted, roughly shaking off my daughter-in-law’s hand I’ve seen it all! You little brat I saw everything with my own eyes, you leaving with that young guy! How could you trample on my son like this! ‘What did our son ever do to you?’ My voice echoed through the ceiling, and tears of anger and sadness covered me like a volcano The people around were murmuring That lady must be my mother-in-law… My daughter-in-law having an affair, oh my… I felt like all the eyes in the world were piercing me like needles But those gazes only fueled my anger My heart was already a ball of fire I clenched my teeth and made a vow ‘Yes, today it all ends here.’ The crime of trampling my son… I will never let it go unpunished!’ It was then that my scream shook the lounge The young man next to me suddenly bowed his head deeply Clumsy Korean words flowed out ‘Mother… I’m sorry She’s my older sister I just returned after being in the U.S. for a long time I came today to greet you upon my return… but it seems there has been a misunderstanding.’ I stood there frozen, dazed The noise of the lounge faded away, and all I could hear was the pounding of my own heart ‘…A younger brother? What I saw was definitely a scene of them hugging… Is it that my eyes, my heart… were mistaken?’ I had never heard of a younger brother, and I felt a tightness in my chest The anger that had burned like a flame just moments ago was slowly transforming into confusion and doubt The daughter-in-law approached with tears welling up in her eyes ‘Mother… please believe me, it’s true It’s my biological brother! I would never do something like that.’ I shook my head vigorously, trembling Don’t lie! You guys! I saw it all with my own eyes! With arms around each other, leaning on each other… how can that be siblings! My voice was still loud and rough, but inside, anger and confusion were intertwined, leaving me bewildered about what to believe A small crack had formed within me However, I still could not collapse ‘Could it be… did I really see it wrong? No, no! That kid is still deceiving me right now It’s always been like that To save face, to show off, to spend money extravagantly… all of it was a lie! I’ve lived my whole life just enduring like this, and now I have to endure again today? That can’t be right I pointed my trembling finger at my daughter-in-law ‘Don’t lie!’ The people were watching in silence The air in the lounge has settled more heavily Anger, doubt, and a small hope I want to believe in My heart was now swaying and stumbling in the midst of it all “It felt like my heart was being torn apart by anger and confusion At that moment, my daughter-in-law suddenly took out her wallet From her trembling fingertips, a small envelope emerged On my first day at work, my mother gave me 50,000 won She told me to take a taxi when it rains, but I couldn’t spend that money It was too precious to use, so I always keep it with me My mother used to bargain even for 1,000 won worth of bean sprouts… I knew very well that this money was saved so carefully for my comfort That’s why that money contained my mother’s great love So until now… I’ve always carried it in my wallet.’ Inside the envelope, there were faintly written words Take a taxi when it rains It was my handwriting, Miso At that moment, my legs gave way and I collapsed to the floor I felt like I couldn’t breathe, and tears were about to spill Did I… did I misunderstand… Ah, what a foolish mother-in-law… Uwaaaahhh! The crying started as a sob and soon erupted into a huge wail Years of accumulated misunderstandings and hatred burst forth all at once in the tears At that time, the daughter-in-law brought out something else It was an old hairpin ‘Mother… do you remember this? This is the hairpin that my mother pinned in my hair on my first birthday after I got married I’m always worried I might lose it, so I keep this hairpin in my wallet It’s truly a precious reminder of my mother’s love… I cried, soaked in tears When the hairpin came into my blurred vision, my heart had already crumbled Then the daughter-in-law took out another piece of paper It was a crumpled receipt for the prosthetic leg repair I happened to see this in my mother’s drawer That night, I can’t express how upset I was and how much I cried I wonder how hard it must have been for my mother… Her body and mind must have been completely shattered… I felt so sorry, so guilty… I cried all night. My fingertips were trembling as the daughter-in-law took a deep breath and said one last thing ‘The hand warmer I put in the cleaning cart, it was actually me who put it there.’ On a winter dawn, I worry that my mother’s hands might be cold And on the day when you sighed about the high cost of medicine, I called the hospital and asked to switch to a generic drug Do you remember? The price of the medicine went down a bit that day… I whispered, catching my breath ‘Is that… what you did…? I… thought you were indifferent… and my heart sank The misunderstandings that had built up inside me were crumbling one by one The daughter-in-law knelt before me and held my hand tightly ‘Mother… I have never hated you even once I have never betrayed my husband I couldn’t say it all in words, but my heart has always been by your side.’ Hearing those words, I cried out once again I’m sorry, Miso, I’m sorry, my daughter-in-law… It hurt as if my heart was being torn apart, but those tears were also tears of healing along with the apology In the middle of the lounge, we embraced each other and cried In front of people, we forgot all about appearances and pride; only truth and tears remained in that place It was a moment when years of wounds were healed and washed away with tears, and misunderstandings were transformed into confirmations of love At that moment, my daughter-in-law whispered with tears in her eyes for the last time ‘Mother… I promised that when our first child grows up and gets married, I want to pass on the love you gave me to that daughter-in-law.’ I must have been lacking and annoying many times, but my mother never showed it and always supported me and treated me warmly I cried once again, sobbing uncontrollably Not knowing that, I, who insulted my kind daughter-in-law, was a pathetic mother-in-law My mother’s great love has become the biggest standard for me to live a proper life Really… Thank you, mother.’ The daughter-in-law couldn’t stop crying the whole time she spoke All hatred completely disappeared, and what remained was only the warm love of family A few days after resolving the misunderstanding with my daughter-in-law, her father invited us to a resort suite Sunlight poured in through the large window, and after finishing our meal, we enjoyed tea and chatted A landscape photo in a luxurious frame placed in one corner of the room caught my eye It was a familiar landscape The in-law approached and said Ah, this photo is really an old one You look like you did when you were young Yes, that’s right This photo has a story that made everything possible for me And, I started to speak in a trembling voice It was the day I was about to sign my first contract after starting the company I almost lost everything due to a small mistake On the day of the delivery contract, I arrived late at the site The manager slammed the desk and shouted ‘I can’t do business with a company like this! There is no contract!’ At that moment, I thought my first opportunity in life was collapsing right in front of me I felt dizzy and my legs were shaking But… it was then A cleaning lady I had never met before stood in front of me ‘That young man… was late because he moved all my detergent.’ With that one remark, the atmosphere changed People whispered, and the director hesitated for a moment as he looked at my sweat-soaked face before speaking ‘Alright, then let’s trust him once.’ And… the contract was finalized That contract became the first stepping stone for my business and was the moment I built the framework of my life The gaze of my father-in-law wavered He paused for a moment, gripping the frame tightly That day, that lady took me to the lounge and poured me a cup of barley tea The warm scent of the barley tea… I still can’t forget it It was a miracle that helped me rise again from a great despair in my life I started to get goosebumps My father-in-law’s voice was gradually cracking I am still looking for that person The day after the contract, when I went to express my gratitude, he was already not there And it wasn’t until several years later that I found out That he… had been involved in a hit-and-run on his way to work the next day I covered my mouth with both hands and cried endlessly while hiding the tears that burst out The quick-witted daughter-in-law asked, ‘So, was that cleaning lady your mother?’ I couldn’t speak, but I nodded my head while sobbing The father-in-law suddenly stood up from his seat, his eyes reddening, and knelt down in front of me He held my hands and cried out sorrowfully like a fallen child I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry Hot tears spilled onto my hand My benefactor! I searched for you my whole life… and you were so close all along…! He kept bowing his head and cried out After a while, father-in-law! I am living well thanks to your grace! I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m really sorry! I found it too late I tried to hold back my tears, but the more I tried, the more they flowed like a waterfall Wah… Aaaah! My whole body was shaking, and tears streamed down my face At that moment, my daughter-in-law also cried and comforted me My daughter-in-law’s father held my hand tightly once more and said, ‘I will now dedicate everything I have to protect you, my in-law.’ That cry was not just a simple tear It was the deepest cry of a person entangled in the weight of time, sorrow and gratitude, guilt and resolution, and it felt like the truly wonderful soul of a human trying to repay grace That day, the three of us hugged each other tightly and wept uncontrollably The lounge floor turned into a sea of tears, and as we alternated between crying and laughing, we spent a joyful time, feeling as if all the pain in my life was being healed “The daughter-in-law’s father bowed his head and spoke in a trembling voice Father-in-law, from now on, I will serve you for the rest of my life Since that day, my life has changed The VIP villa within the resort became a sanctuary for my wife and me In the morning, sunlight poured in, and instead of the smell of disinfectant from the hospital, the fragrance of flower tea lingered in my room A few days later, my father-in-law personally took me to the best hospital Father-in-law, the treatment you haven’t received until now… you need to receive it all now He stayed by my side, consulting directly with the doctor My husband silently held my hand tightly And… a gift I never imagined was placed in front of me Inside the luxurious packaging box, it was said to be a top-quality product actually used by foreign golf athletes with disabilities, custom-made prosthetic legs When I first put on that prosthetic leg and walked, I burst into tears Honey… I can now walk without any trouble, and I even tried running a few steps My two feet have regained their freedom That evening, our family of five sat together at the dining table My husband, son, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, and I poured a drink into my cup and said, I hope the rest of your life is filled with nothing but laughter I nodded with tears welling in my eyes Hope was also sprouting in my heart ‘Yes… I can really be happy now.’ It felt like a new life was opening up However, our final trial… was still ahead Three years after staying at the resort, that day was a calm evening However, the sudden sound of the fire alarm shattered the tranquility Smoke filled the hallway, driving people away In a rush, I stumbled and fell without properly putting on my prosthetic leg The floor was hot, and I was struggling to breathe At that moment, I heard a wailing voice from the other end of the hallway Father-in-law! Father-in-law! The father-in-law was running through the smoke However, the first to jump in was the daughter-in-law She came out holding the small photo box that I cherished No! You can’t go! Miso, come back! My cry mixed with tears burst out, but the daughter-in-law threw herself into the smoke without hesitation A moment later, the daughter-in-law appeared, holding a photo album in her arms However, a piece of plaster that fell from the ceiling struck her shoulder It felt like the plaster falling on my daughter-in-law’s shoulder was falling on my heart My daughter-in-law… my daughter-in-law is saving my life once again… I hugged my fallen daughter-in-law and cried Why did you do that, you fool… Your safety is more precious to me than my own life… What does this trivial photo frame matter… At that moment, I heard another shout from the other end of the hallway Father-in-law! Father-in-law! You rushed through the smoke to reassure me and immediately lifted my body And while supporting my injured daughter-in-law, you shouted Hold on tight! We’re leaving soon! I designed this resort myself! It’s safe as long as we get to that firewall! I shed tears of relief while embracing my daughter-in-law and my father-in-law together Fortunately, my husband and son were safe at home, and the fire was quickly extinguished thanks to the staff’s prompt response All resort staff and guests were able to evacuate without any harm In the midst of it all, my daughter-in-law was still tightly holding my photo album in one hand A few days later, we gathered together again The father-in-law firmly grasped my hands and said Father-in-law… I’m really glad that you are alive and safe Tears flowed from my eyes once again ‘And… my daughter-in-law’s father… saved me once again.’ Fortunately, it is said that no one was injured at the resort that day As time passed, we established a hairpin foundation in a nearby village to the resort We provided a warm bowl of soup to the marginalized neighbors, scholarships and living support to the golf course and resort staff, and a small shelter for the elderly living alone It was engraved like this on the signboard To ensure your dawn isn’t lonely, a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law ate gukbap while the villagers bowed their heads, and the children received scholarship envelopes to nurture their dreams The resort staff worked with respect, and people called the mother-in-law the brightest person in the village and the resort And at the beginning of it all… there was a small hairpin I gently stroked the photo box and murmured very slowly Who would have known… that my life would come to be filled with warm tears and happy moments of love… But this story doesn’t end here In the next episode, we will share the story of a daughter-in-law who single-handedly rebuilt her family after it collapsed due to bankruptcy, paying off all her husband’s debts in just one year, earning the admiration of the world as a true super daughter-in-law Don’t miss the tears, the emotion, and yet another twist If you don’t want to miss the next story, please subscribe and hit the 👍 like button ❤️ now Subscribing is free

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