The episode begins with Adit observing Kapil comforting Mangal, who is visibly distressed. Mangal expresses his gratitude for the significant financial support of 8 lakhs that Kapil has provided, feeling overwhelmed by the generosity. Kapil reassures Mangal that their friendship and the help Mangal has given to his mother justify his actions. He emphasizes that he is happy to assist, especially since Mangal is a successful brand owner and likely does not need such help. Mangal acknowledges Kapil’s words, but Adit watches from a distance, feeling a sense of disappointment at the situation.
Meanwhile, Sowmya grows increasingly frustrated as Adit does not answer her calls. She overhears a conversation between Adit and Kusum, where Adit suggests that Kusum should stay with Mangal during this difficult time. Sowmya’s anger intensifies as she feels sidelined and decides to leave the house. Kusum, concerned for Shanti’s health, expresses her intention to pray for her recovery. Adit proposes that Kusum join him at the hospital, indicating that Sowmya will look after their father. However, Kusum insists that she cannot leave Sudesh alone at home since Sowmya is not there.
In a moment of vulnerability, Sowmya turns to wine, contemplating her next move to undermine Mangal’s happiness. She perceives Mangal as a threat, believing he is attempting to take Adit away from her.
At the hospital, a nurse calls Mangal inside to meet with Shanti. However, Shanti refuses to undergo the necessary surgery, expressing a deep reluctance to continue living. The nurses struggle to manage her anxiety as her heart rate begins to rise dangerously. Mangal pleads with Shanti to reconsider her decision, but Shanti insists that she will only agree to the operation if Mangal promises to marry Kapil. Mangal is taken aback by this condition and suggests they can discuss it after her surgery. Shanti remains adamant, prompting Mangal to seek solace at the Maata Rani idol, where she reflects on her mother’s words and breaks down in despair.
Adit and Kapil arrive to support Mangal but hesitate to approach her when she expresses a desire to be left alone. A nurse interrupts, informing Mangal that the doctor wishes to speak with her. Mangal turns to Maata Rani in prayer, asking for the strength to face the challenges ahead before returning to Shanti.
Despite Mangal’s attempts to reason with her mother, Shanti continues to refuse treatment. Eventually, Mangal concedes, stating that she will comply with Shanti’s wishes because her mother’s life is of utmost importance to her. Shanti reassures Mangal that her actions are ultimately for her daughter’s future. With a heavy heart, Mangal pleads for Shanti to go through with the operation. The medical team then prepares to take Shanti to the ICU, leaving Mangal in a state of turmoil as she recalls her mother’s ultimatum regarding Kapil. She yearns to speak with Kapil but finds herself unable to articulate her feelings.
Later, Sowmya awakens with a hangover, disoriented and feeling the effects of her drinking the previous night. Adit returns home and calls out to her, but she quickly hides her face and rushes to the washroom, desperate to conceal her condition. Adit, concerned, questions her lack of response to his calls. Sowmya emerges and confronts him angrily, lashing out as he tries to explain his absence. Adit reveals that he was with Mangal, admitting Shanti to the hospital, which only fuels Sowmya’s anger further.
In the hospital, Shanti expresses her gratitude to Mangal for saving her life through the surgery. Mangal, relieved yet exhausted, encourages her mother to rest after the operation. Shanti mentions that even Pratima supports the idea of Mangal marrying Kapil, reiterating that all her actions are motivated by a desire to secure a better future for her daughter.
The episode concludes with a sense of unresolved tension as Mangal grapples with her conflicting emotions about her mother’s condition, her relationship with Kapil, and the brewing conflict with Sowmya.