The tenth episode of "Heavenly Ever After" kicks off with an emotional revisit by Nak-jun to his heartfelt discussion with the police officer, unveiling a profound revelation: Eun-ho, the compassionate pastor, is his very own flesh and blood. Meanwhile, Som-I's affection for Nak-jun continues to blossom, and she unveils a crucial fragment of her memory—she heard someone calling out to a child named Eun-ho. Assuming Eun-ho to be Nak-jun's offspring, Som-I's suspicions are further fueled when she eavesdrops on Hae-suk, who casually mentions that she and Nak-jun share no children, a statement eerily echoed in her past conversation with Eun-ho.
That very night, Som-I is enveloped by another vivid vision of Eun-ho, cementing her conviction that he is indeed her son. Yet, as dawn breaks and she prepares to confide in Nak-jun, a jarring flashback interrupts her resolve, revisiting the painful scene of Nak-jun taking Eun-ho away from her tender embrace.
She witnesses a haunting flashback of Nak-jun accepting a bribe from a police officer, which is swiftly followed by disturbing visions of newspaper headlines detailing the harrowing tales of children being illegally sold for adoption overseas. Her anger reaches its zenith, prompting her to confront Nak-jun, accusing him with a fiery glare of selling her cherished son. As Nak-jun quizzically inquiries about her true identity, Som-I is enveloped by another vivid vision—this time, of Nak-jun forcibly submerging her underwater in a chilling scenario. Panicked and desperation gripping her heart, she strikes him on the head and flees in a blur of fear.
Elsewhere, Hae-suk discovers the enchanting lottery game of Heaven, an opportunity for residents to send a lottery ticket to their beloved ones on Earth. Participation, however, hinges on a sincere prayer for the manifestation of the lottery chest's key, granting them a shot at competing against five other hopefuls. Each aspirant unveils a poignant personal narrative to garner votes, and Hae-suk swiftly divines that the more tragic the tale, the greater the likelihood of victory. Thrilled by this revelation, she eagerly shares the contest with Nak-jun, but his mind is preoccupied with the tumultuous events swirling around Som-I, leaving him indifferent to her excitement.
Undeterred and resolute in her quest for victory, Hae-suk attempts to bribe the president for invaluable insights about the keys and the mysterious treasure chest. Meanwhile, Young-ae awakens from her slumber, fully recovered and thriving. Som-I, left solitary in her turmoil, experiences another vivid vision, this time unearthing the profound truth that she and Nak-jun were once deeply entangled in a passionate love affair from the past.
Despite her earnest endeavors, Hae-suk remains unable to conjure the key until the pastor sincerely intercedes on her behalf through prayer. All at once, as if by magic, the key descends from the heavens. The contest then kicks off, with each participant vying for the crowd's favor by recounting their tragic tales. Among them stands the wife of a man who had defied the clutches of hell to reunite with her, delivering a poignant message to her beloved husband that earns her a remarkable score of 99 points.
Next up is Hae-suk, who finds herself struggling to elicit sympathy with her own narrative, managing only a meager 50 points. But in a desperate bid to turn the tables, she invents a heart-wrenching tale about the pastor being deserted and boldly asserts that she is his mother.
Elsewhere, Som-I continues to piece together the fragments of her visions, becoming increasingly convinced that Eun-ho is her and Nak-jun's offspring. However, Nak-jun sets her straight—Eun-ho is Hae-suk's son, not theirs. This revelation also sheds light on why Hae-suk wasn't disqualified during the lottery contest; her lie had inadvertently revealed the truth. The episode concludes with Hae-suk and the pastor walking hand-in-hand, exhilarated by their flawless performance and the lottery victory that has come their way.
