The episode begins with Savitri on the verge of slapping Vasudha but catches herself just in time. Instead, she confronts Vasudha about whether she wants to wreck her life over a sham marriage. Vasudha admits that Janki would have reacted similarly to Savitri. Taking responsibility for everything that has happened, she asks Savitri to hit her, but Savitri refuses, warning Vasudha not to ruin her own happiness. Instead, Savitri hands her the mangalsutra, but Vasudha declines, stating that Devansh tied it around her neck with full rituals, and she will never remove it for as long as she lives. She insists that even when the truth comes out, and everyone turns against her, she is unconcerned about seeking the rights of a wife or daughter-in-law. All she desires is to fulfill her duties, even if that means serving as a maid for the Chauhan family. She asks Savitri not to reveal her intentions to anyone.
Meanwhile, Avinash instructs Madhav to find out who gave him the juice that caused him trouble at the event. The event manager offers his apology to Devansh, as a suspicious man attempts to flee the scene. Avinash quickly apprehends him, and the man claims he missed the shoot and had sent a friend in his place. Devansh reprimands the event manager and demands the address of the man’s friend. After receiving the address, Avinash assures Devansh that he will take care of the situation and sends him away.
Back to Vasudha, she tells Savitri that while others may see this marriage as fake, her heart has accepted it as real. She begs Savitri to keep this matter a secret. Savitri warns her that the world will never understand her innocence and suggests that she forget about the shoot day and marry Madhav instead. When Savitri tries to remove the mangalsutra, Vasudha stops her, affirming that she belongs to Devansh. Savitri questions whether Vasudha has lost her sanity, but Vasudha insists that she will honor her commitment to the marriage on her own.
In another scene, Sarika is recording the state of the kitchen to show to Chandrika, just as Chandrika arrives. Sarika complains to Chandrika that Vasudha hasn’t washed the dishes. Savitri steps in, explaining to Chandrika that she sent Vasudha to the outhouse due to her hand injury and that she will take care of the dishes. Chandrika nods in agreement and departs, leaving Savitri to reflect on how the family will never understand or accept Vasudha.
Later, Vasudha speaks in her sleep, prompting Chandrika to gently support her head. Noticing Vasudha’s injured hand, Chandrika recalls how Vasudha saved her and applies ointment to her injury. She expresses that she will miss Vasudha once she marries Madhav. As she notices the vermilion on Vasudha’s head and recalls its fall during the puja, she leaves the room, unaware that Hanumant and Raghu are watching her.
The following day, Vasudha thanks God for feeling lighter after talking to Savitri and for the ointment that has made her injury feel better. Hanumant clarifies that it was actually Chandrika who applied the ointment, prompting Vasudha to dash away in surprise.
Chandrika then asks Devansh about Avinash’s whereabouts, and Devansh explains that he is out for work related to beauty products. Vasudha enters, doubting her worth and stating that it was unnecessary for Chandrika to tend to her injury. Sarika ridicules the idea, claiming it seems like Vasudha must have imagined it, while Karishma questions why Chandrika would go to the outhouse. Sarika reminds Vasudha that she is merely a maid. Vasudha, overwhelmed, apologizes to Chandrika for her behavior.
**Episode ends.**