In this When the Stars Gossip episode 13 recap blog, we’ll delve into the juicy details of the latest episode. In the latest episode of When the Stars Gossip, Ryong (played by Lee Min-ho) made a bold move. Without knowing Eve Kim’s (played by Gong Hyo-jin) true family background, he handed her a marriage certificate.
Earlier, Ryong had been at Eve’s house when he found a letter from the Child Rights Protection Agency. The letter confirmed that Eve’s biological parents had never been found. Holding the letter, Ryong seemed deep in thought. Later, he asked his friend I-man how to file a marriage registration. I-man was shocked. “You’re leaving for space again in a few days! It’ll be a year before you come back. You need to be sure about this. It’s not like dating,” he warned.
Ryong hesitated. “It’s just a piece of paper, right?” I-man shook his head. “You need two witnesses. Do you even have anyone who’ll sign? Our moms will never agree, and I won’t sign either. This is the reality of your love—no witnesses.” Ryong had no response.
Eve’s Past Comes to Light
Jung Na-mi (played by Jung Young-joo) had been troubled ever since learning that Eve was abandoned on Christmas Eve. The next morning, she packed a lunch and went to see her. “Was it Chuncheon Station?” she asked suddenly. “You weren’t left in a taxi, were you?”
Eve looked surprised but forced a smile. “No, it wasn’t.” Na-mi let out a breath of relief. “I’m sorry. I also abandoned a child on Christmas Eve.” For the first time, she spoke about her past. She never wanted that child. Even though the baby passed away young, she still couldn’t forgive her ex-husband. “That man ruined my life,” she admitted. “I could have kept making money at bars, but my body changed. My milk wouldn’t stop coming in. I wanted to die. Before I met Ryong, that was all I could think about.”
Eve listened in silence. “I never thought of myself as a mother,” Na-mi continued. “I never tried to find her. The guilt would have been too much. But if she’s out there, I hope she’s okay.” She looked at Eve with sad eyes. “The woman who gave birth to you must have had no choice. She must have been a wonderful person. Smarter, prettier, and better than someone like me.”
The DNA Test That Changed Everything
Eve wasn’t convinced. Secretly, she took Na-mi’s mug and ran a DNA test. The result confirmed the truth—Jung Na-mi was her biological mother. Eve let out a bitter laugh and tore up the paper. There was nothing else to say.
But things only got worse. Reports came in that the pregnant mouse and its unborn babies from Eve’s research project wouldn’t survive. The news reminded her of Na-mi’s painful words. “I just wanted to live,” Na-mi had said. Tears welled in Eve’s eyes. “Save at least one,” she whispered. “I won’t let them all die.”
Ryong’s Unexpected Gesture
Na-mi, sensing Eve’s distress, called Ryong. “You should go see her,” she said. When Ryong arrived, he didn’t say much. He simply handed Eve the marriage certificate. “Why? Do you feel pressured?” he asked. “This isn’t a proposal. I’m not asking you to marry me right away.”
Eve stared at the paper, unsure of what to say. “Just keep it,” he continued. “When you feel lonely, take it out. If it helps, file it. If not, throw it away.” Eve’s hands trembled as she held the paper. “Family isn’t about blood,” Ryong added. “If you love someone, that’s family.” For the first time, Eve felt like she wasn’t completely alone.
Now only 3 more episodes left for the, When the Stars Gossip drama we will yet to know how things will go between Eve & Ryong will she accept his love or not? Share this When the Stars Gossip Episode 13 recap with your friends to join the conversation.
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