The story of Maybe Meant To Be is becoming increasingly captivating with the arrival of Mincheol’s mother. Known for her strict demeanor, she also happens to be Jia’s former teacher, which makes their meeting quite nerve-wracking for Jia. However, the atmosphere shifts positively when Mincheol’s mother offers her blessings. The romance blossoms further as both Jia and Mincheol confess their feelings for one another, with Mincheol directly expressing his emotions to Jia. Let’s dive right into the chapter review session Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 49-58.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 49: Mother-In-Law
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 49 begins with Jia shocked at the news of Mincheol’s mother coming to visit. Despite her efforts, she feels awkward around her mother-in-law. Flashing back to the past, we see that Mincheol’s mother, Jeong Jiseon, was Jia’s middle school teacher, a figure who had disciplined her for typical teenage misbehavior. In the present, Jia shares her anxieties with Mincheol, but he seems oblivious to her worries as they wait at the airport for his mother Jeong Jiseon‘s arrival.
When Jiseon finally arrives, Jia’s nerves heighten. They drive home, and Jia is taken aback by how youthful Jiseon appears for her age. Breaking the silence, Jiseon expresses her surprise and happiness that Mincheol came to pick her up, asking if it was Jia’s idea. She feels flustered, caught off guard by Jiseon’s reference to her as a daughter-in-law, and unsure of what to call her in return. In a moment of panic, she texts Mincheol to ask how she should address his mother, growing frustrated when he doesn’t respond. As she calls out for him, Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 49 concludes with Jiseon inquiring if Jia and Mincheol refer to each other by their names, leaving them both startled.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 50: Ally
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 50 opens with Jiseon inquiring whether Jia and Mincheol call each other by their names or use endearing terms. Jia, feeling confused, asks for clarification, but Jiseon dismisses her curiosity, suggesting she is just thinking out loud. The conversation turns when Jiseon openly admits she has felt that Jia and Mincheol are incompatible. She senses she’s stepping on a landmine; Jiseon is perceptive and doesn’t seem to approve of their relationship.
Jiseon presses further, wanting to know what they call each other. Nervous under the scrutiny, Jia instinctively blurts out that she calls Mincheol “Hey,” as that’s how she always addresses him first. Jiseon raises an eyebrow, expressing disappointment that their communication is so informal. In a bid to change the topic, Jia quickly calls out to Mincheol as “Babe,” asking him to check his texts. Mincheol, taken aback, responds that he doesn’t know and suggests she call his mother “Ma’am,” as she usually does. Embarrassed, Jia feels anxious about the day ahead.
Chapter 50: Mother-In-Law Vs Daughter-In-Law
Arriving home Round One begins and Jiseon begins her inspection. She immediately comments on the cleanliness of the house. Jia braces herself for a reprimand typical of a daughter-in-law, but Jiseon surprises her by saying she was playfully nagging, making Jia feel relieved. Round 2 is lunch, and thankfully, Jia’s mother’s special Galbi-jjim impresses everyone.
During tea time in Round 3, Jia finds herself sandwiched between Mincheol and Jiseon. Both are quiet, heightening Jia’s anxiety about making conversation. Noticing Jiseon’s gaze on her, she shifts the focus to Mincheol, asking if he has washed his shirt. To her surprise, Jiseon chimes in, questioning why Mincheol always wears the same shirt. Flustered, Mincheol shows them the collection of similar shirts in his closet, insisting he changes. However, both Jia and Jiseon are speechless at the sight of so many identical shirts. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 50 concludes with the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law teaming up to clear out Mincheol’s excess shirts.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 51: New Wardrobe
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 51 begins with Young Mincheol and Young Jia enjoying the World Cup in 2002, where merch shirts were a huge hit, and nearly everyone owned one. In the present, Jia and Jiseon are getting ready to give Mincheol a makeover. Jia wonders if Mincheol is an animated character, wearing the same thing over and over again. She recalls his terrible taste, especially his obsession with checkered shirts. Determined to help, she approaches her mother-in-law about giving Mincheol a better fashion sense, only to be shocked to discover that Jiseon is actually an enabler of his checkered shirt obsession. Jia realizes that Mincheol doesn’t care much about clothes; he sees them merely as comfortable apparel.
While Jia is lost in thought, a store employee compliments Jiseon’s taste, managing to persuade them to buy an unflattering set of clothes, but Jia quickly sees through her trick. She calls Mincheol over and picks out casual, stylish outfits that enhance his handsome appearance. Although Jia is pleased with her choices, her mother-in-law expresses doubt, claiming they’re too plain, and asks Mincheol for his opinion, putting him on the spot. After a moment, Mincheol agrees positively to both their selections. Jia feels a sense of relief at how well Mincheol handled the situation but is disappointed that he didn’t side with her. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 51 concludes with Mincheol leaning closer to Jia and whispering that he prefers her choices, causing both of them to blush.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 52: Repelling PDA
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 52 begins with Mincheol appreciating Jia’s fashion sense, leaving both of them flustered. Jia playfully hits Mincheol, asking him to stop making her blush. However, she forgets her mother-in-law is present and is startled by her sudden cough. To her surprise, Jiseon appears embarrassed by their affectionate display. Jia sees an opportunity to use this to her advantage and asks Mincheol if he wants his mom to stop being suspicious of them. Mincheol agrees, and Jia reveals her plan. In the next scene, Jiseon is shocked to see Mincheol and Jia wearing matching couple outfits, and Jia proceeds to act lovey-dovey with Mincheol, making Jiseon even more embarrassed.
It becomes clear that Jiseon has a strong aversion to public displays of affection (PDA). Jia plans to use PDA as a way to avoid getting suspicious from her mother-in-law. At a dessert cafe, Jia continues to use PDA, this time with extra over-the-top “aegyo”, which makes Mincheol look awkward, even if it’s just an act. Jia asks Mincheol to join in and play the part perfectly, and he reluctantly agrees, feeding her and calling her his “little baby bird.” This is the final nail in the coffin for Jiseon’s patience, and she prepares to leave. However, the sudden rain forces her to stay the night. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 52 concludes with Jia and Mincheol sharing a room for the first time.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 53: Sleeping Together For The First Time
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 53 begins with Jia and Mincheol sharing a bedroom. Jia insists that Mincheol take the bed while she sleeps on the floor, but he refuses. Suddenly, Jiseon knocks on the door, and both Mincheol and Jia hurriedly pretend to be asleep in the bed. The scene shifts back fifteen minutes earlier, when Jiseon, unable to leave due to the heavy rain, decides to stay the night. Upon discovering that Jia’s bed is in her room, she starts to feel suspicious. Mincheol quickly invents a story, saying that since he couldn’t sleep, Jia bought a new bed for him to rest on. Jiseon, however, remains doubtful, sensing that the bed is not new. To prove that they are more than just a makeshift couple, Jia and Mincheol decide to share a room together.
Returning to the present, Jiseon leaves the room after grabbing a phone charger. Mincheol asks if he should move to the floor, but Jia tells him to stay. Using his engineering mindset, he wonders if sleeping upside down would be comfortable, which exhausts Jia. They settle on sleeping back to back. Meanwhile, Jiseon comes across an envelope, and as Jia and Mincheol attempt to sleep side by side, Jia grows nervous with their bodies physically touching. She can hear his heartbeat and breathing, which flushes her with a sense of intimacy. Curious about Mincheol’s feelings, she turns to find him in an uncomfortable position with a trembling hand.
Chapter 53: Side By Side
Concerned, she asks if he is alright, to which Mincheol replies that he’s fine but feels uncomfortable sleeping on his side because of his broad shoulders. He reassures her, asking her not to worry and encouraging her to sleep. He also apologizes, saying it was his fault that they ended up in this position. Jia quickly denies his apology and commends him for handling the situation well. With a smile, she suggests that he sleep on his back. He obediently complies, and Jia seizes the moment to wrap her head around his arms, hugging him close. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 53 concludes with Jia grinning mischievously as she hints that she has something she wants from her husband, sliding her hand to his chest.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 54: Good Night
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 54 opens with Jia playfully teasing Mincheol, asking him to guess what she wants. Mincheol humorously suggests that she wants 1 billion won after taxes, which surprises Jia as she realizes she actually does want money. However, she quickly clarifies that she wants something else from him.
Mincheol lists various possibilities like chicken feet or ice cream, but Jia refuses them all. She accuses him of pretending not to know what she wants, which he denies. In a moment of affection, she grabs his face and asks him not to lie. Mincheol surprises her with a hug, asking if this is what she wants. Blushing and turning away, Jia nods in agreement, melting into his embrace.
Feeling flustered and frustrated that her teasing backfired, Jia finds herself embarrassed when Mincheol glances at her and touches her ear, making her blush even more. To her surprise, he simply plugs her ears, explaining that he knows she’s afraid of thunder. Jia reflects that her trembling was due to him, not the thunder, but she snuggles closer to him without correcting him, admitting she is indeed afraid of storms. Mincheol hugs her back and wishes her goodnight, leaving Jia flustered by his smooth demeanor.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 54: Trouble?
The scene shifts to the next morning, where Jia lies uncomfortably as Mincheol holds her in a bear hug. She struggles to get free but finds his grip unyielding, and her attempts to wake him fail. Meanwhile, Jiseon walks back to their room from the kitchen and sees Mouse, the cat, scratching at the door. She opens it, and the cat rushes into sleep on Jia.
As morning arrives, Jia feels anxious about having overslept and making her mother-in-law cook for her. She worries about possible reprimands. Suddenly, Jiseon asks to speak with Jia after breakfast, increasing her anxiety. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 54 concludes with Jiseon handing Jia an envelope outside, asking if it will be enough, leaving Jia in suspense.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 55: Blessings
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 55 begins with Jiseon handing Jia an envelope, which sparks curiosity and surprise. Jiseon jokingly says it’s money, “just like in those soap operas,” leaving Jia momentarily confused. As Jia starts to ramble about her assumption that Jiseon disapproves of her marriage to Mincheol, Jiseon interrupts, clarifying that it was just a joke meant to lighten the mood. Jia opens the envelope to find their marriage contract and some money, leaving her dumbfounded and embarrassed that she hadn’t hidden the contract more securely.
To her surprise, Jiseon doesn’t seem angry at all. Instead, she reveals that she was aware of the contract from the start and had suspicions about the circumstances of their marriage. However, Jiseon expresses her happiness that her son married Jia and encourages her to continue taking care of him. She smiles, stating that she is rooting for the couple, which leaves Jia speechless.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 55: Confession?
Later, as Jiseon prepares to leave, she bids farewell to Mincheol and Jia. In a playful remark, she expresses her hope for a granddaughter, making both Jia and Mincheol flustered. After Jiseon’s departure, Mincheol asks Jia about their conversation, but she assures him not to worry.
In a flashback, it’s revealed that Jia confessed to Jiseon that she has come to like Mincheol. Returning to the present, Jia is embarrassed by her admission and playfully hits Mincheol. Her feelings begin to get the better of her, and she asks Mincheol if he’d like to date her, attempting to downplay the seriousness of the question. However, Mincheol has other plans. He pins her against the wall and confesses that he doesn’t want to date her casually. With a serious tone, Mincheol admits that he likes Jia and asks her to date him, leaving Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 55 on a romantic note.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 56: Dating
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 56 begins with Mincheol confessing to Jia that he likes her. Jia is caught off guard and asks how he feels this way, to which Mincheol evades the answer, saying that his feelings don’t matter. As the conversation becomes awkward, Jia proposes a test to prove Mincheol’s feelings – a kiss within five seconds. Mincheol feels embarrassed but gathers his courage when Jia begins the countdown.
Just as their moment is about to be shared, they are interrupted by a woman entering the elevator. Jia dismisses any romantic tension, but it’s clear that all three of them are uncomfortable. The scene shifts as Jia and Mincheol try to collect themselves, thinking about what just happened.
Mincheol suddenly glances at his phone, and Jia checks hers to find a message from him. Mincheol asks if they can restart the countdown, but Jia refuses, citing their audience. However, she’s surprised when Mincheol pulls her close. Back to Jiseon, she happily reminisces about the fond memories she shared with her son and daughter-in-law. As she browses through their childhood photos, She wishes for them to be honest with each other. The scene jumps back to the elevator, where Mincheol kisses Jia, shocking her.
As he pulls away, Jia grabs his face and passionately kisses him back, and the two make out in the elevator. Their first kiss marks the beginning of their romantic relationship. Meanwhile, the woman who witnessed the intimate moment looks on, clearly disgusted.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 56 concludes with Jia and Mincheol lost in their moment, oblivious to their audience, while the woman’s disapproving gaze serves as a stark contrast to their newfound affection.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 57: Dating Troubles
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 57 opens with a nostalgic memory of Jia and Mincheol’s elementary school days when a heart with their names was drawn on the green board. What was once a playful prank has now come true two decades later.
The scene shifts to Jia working at the café when Nari comments on her glowing complexion, teasing her about a possible facial. Jia blushes at the compliment, but when Nari jokes about a “hot weekend” with her husband, Jia becomes annoyed and tells her to focus on work. It is revealed that since Jia and Mincheol started dating, he has been showering her with food gifts. Initially, Jia was delighted at the moment, but soon she felt it was too much. She exclaims that they will no longer allow takeout and delivery in their home.
When Mincheol asks about the sudden change, Jia explains that she can’t keep having takeouts because she’s gaining weight. Understanding her dilemma, Mincheol suggests other gifts, like flowers, to which Jia shyly agrees, provided it’s not too frequent.
The next evening, Mincheol surprises her with a massive flower wreath, leaving Jia speechless and frustrated. She attempts to tell him that his gifts are overwhelming. He apologizes, saying he just wants her to be happy. Jia insists that it’s him who makes her happy, but when she tries to confess her feelings, she loses her nerve and attempts to walk away.
However, Mincheol stops her, pulling her back and asking what he can do to make her feel better. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 57 concludes with the two of them caught in a moment of tension, leaving Jia to ponder her next move.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 58: Quality Time
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 58 begins with Mincheol asking Jia what he can do to make her happy. His eyes locked intimately on hers as he held her hand. Jia becomes flustered by his boldness, but suddenly cracks a joke, calling him a player and attempting to take control of the situation by playfully fighting with him.
Mincheol looks confused, but Jia encourages him, saying he has done a good job and scored 82 points making her heart flutter. She advises him to just be himself and not overexert himself, casually telling him goodnight and slipping into her room. As soon as the door closes, Jia falls to the floor, mortified by her earlier behavior.
Meanwhile, Mincheol ponders Jia’s words, and Jia wrestles with regret over how she acted. As she contemplates Mincheol’s words, Mincheol suddenly opens her door, catching her off guard. Jia’s annoyance turns to surprise as Mincheol apologizes. He then asks a question that makes her think he’s thinking of “kiss” again – if what she wants ends with an “s”.
The next scene shows Mincheol and Jia at the gym, where Mincheol has invited her to exercise together. However, Jia had assumed something else entirely. In the end, her misconception turns into happiness as she spends quality time with Mincheol. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 58 concludes on a different note, with Suyeon watching in shock as she spots Sang-U with a girl outside, her crepes spilling to the ground.
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