The episode opens with Sowmya deeply concerned about keeping Mangal from discovering the truth. She quickly calls Adit, who responds immediately, confirming he’s on his way.
Once Adit arrives, Sowmya explains that ever since she returned from the doctor’s office, no one has opened the door. She suspects that Mangal has taken Kusum out, prompting Adit to urge her to remain calm. Together, they enter the house.
Adit calls out for Mangal and Kusum, prompting Mangal to inquire about the commotion, insisting that Kusum is asleep. Adit questions why Mangal didn’t respond to Sowmya ringing the bell. Mangal claims she didn’t hear it, though she soon realizes the bell is indeed ringing. Sowmya sharply replies, while Adit, attempting to ease the tension, tells them to stop arguing before stepping away.
In the kitchen, Mangal is busy cooking when Sowmya sneaks a peek into her purse, discovering a clinic bill. Worried about the implications, she becomes more anxious about Mangal uncovering the truth.
Mangal hears the doorbell and, as she goes to answer it, Sowmya quickly hides under the table. Mangal collects a package of medicine from the delivery boy, and Sowmya’s alarm grows when she realizes it’s medication that might affect Kusum. When Mangal returns, Sowmya confronts her about the medicine, but Mangal claims ignorance about its ownership and dismisses her concerns before leaving the room.
As Mangal brings tea for Kusum, Sowmya intercepts and insists on serving it herself, with Adit supporting her decision. Kusum enters and questions the commotion, asking Mangal for her tea. Sowmya watches the cheerful interaction between them, feeling increasingly frustrated as she plans to administer the medicine to Kusum.
To execute her plan, Sowmya causes Akshat to trip and accidentally spill biscuits everywhere, apologizing to Kusum for the mess. She offers to fetch more biscuits, but Mangal insists on handling that task herself. Sowmya thinks to herself that she is outmaneuvering Mangal.
Later, Mangal receives a call from the temple priest, who asks her to perform a Pooja for Kusum’s well-being. Mangal agrees and informs Adit about her departure, asking him to take care of Kusum. Sowmya sees this as her perfect opportunity to put her plan into action while Mangal is away and persuades Kusum and the others to hang out on the terrace.
At the temple, the priest inquires if Mangal is fasting for the ritual, to which she affirms. He explains the procedure, and Mangal kneels down, praying fervently for Kusum’s recovery. Meanwhile, as Kusum’s health declines, the family grows increasingly anxious. Mangal lights a diya, but it unexpectedly goes out, adding to her unease about the ominous sign.
In another storyline, Jia, just leaving the hospital, tells her mother over the phone that Gayatri is dead, claiming she saw her body. Lakshmi and Raghuveer feel a sense of relief, assuming Gayatri arrived in time. However, when they spot Jia returning with ghee, they follow her, alarmed. Jia unexpectedly throws the ghee onto Gayatri’s body, attempting to set her aflame. Lakshmi, infuriated, rushes in to confront Jia, who, terrified, makes a quick escape. Gayatri, now alive, chastises Lakshmi for interrupting. Raghuveer suggests they commend Lakshmi for saving Gayatri, but Lakshmi cuts off any further argument.
Meanwhile, inmates at the facility gossip about Lakshmi, prompting Karthik to step in and defend her, which leads to a brawl. Lakshmi warns Raghuveer and Gayatri to remain cautious of Jia, pointing out her unpredictable nature. Lakshmi receives a call from the police station informing her that Karthik has been injured after attacking fellow inmates. At the station, the inspector briefs her about the incident. Lakshmi tends to Karthik’s wounds, sharing a heartfelt moment as they connect over their struggles.
Afterward, Lakshmi confides in Raghuveer about her distress seeing Karthik in pain. He reassures her that things will improve once Jia confesses. He also reminds her to prepare for Gayatri’s potential anger, as she may demand to speak with Karthik.
Umesh calls Lakshmi to inform her that Jia is on her way to visit them. Lakshmi rushes home, where Nidhi queries Umesh about Gayatri and Sanjana’s whereabouts. Lakshmi explains Sanjana has gone to Rishikesh, which raises Nidhi’s curiosity. When Jia arrives, she hesitates to reveal the truth about Gayatri’s death. Lakshmi notices Raghuveer signaling that he used gas to silence Jia. Umesh, frustrated, orders Jia to stop pretending and has the guards escort her out of the house.
The episode concludes with tension brewing as secrets threaten to unravel.