The episode opens with a tense scene between Armaan and Abhira. Armaan, visibly frustrated, asks Abhira to make him a promise: to stay out of other people’s matters. He believes that focusing on their family should be their priority. However, Abhira stands her ground, refusing to make such a promise. This baffles Armaan, who struggles to understand why she can’t just agree to it. He questions her commitment to their family, emphasizing its importance.
Abhira responds firmly, asserting that while their family is indeed crucial, doing what is right cannot be overlooked. This stance only escalates Armaan’s frustration. He vents his feelings, revealing that he has spent his entire life cleaning up the messes of others and expresses his desire to shield their child, little Pookie, from such chaos. The argument intensifies, with Abhira insisting that they cannot ignore the existence of the rest of the family, even for the sake of their baby. Armaan, overwhelmed, declares that he is done dealing with family drama, feeling trapped in a situation he cannot control.
Just then, Aryan enters the room, dropping a bombshell that leaves both Armaan and Abhira speechless: Charu has packed her bags and moved to the Goenka house. The revelation adds another layer of complexity to their already strained relationship.
At the Goenka house, Charu’s arrival raises eyebrows and stirs up tension. Kiara, noticing the shift, shoots Abhir a sarcastic look and mocks him, asking if he’s rolling out the red carpet for Charu now. Abhir, clearly exasperated, retorts that Kiara won’t allow him a moment of peace, nor will she agree to the divorce they’ve been discussing. Kiara, feeling threatened, accuses Charu of trying to sabotage her marriage. Abhir tries to explain his intentions, stating that he brought Charu home because Kiara had been feeling isolated and alone. Kiara is left stunned and humiliated by the revelation, feeling betrayed by both Abhir and Charu.
Back at the Poddar house, Kaveri is taken aback by Charu’s sudden move. Krish, feeling protective, blames Armaan for pushing Charu away, arguing that his actions have led to this situation. Armaan, defensive, retorts that even after attempting to confine Charu in a room, she still managed to leave, indicating that the problem runs much deeper than he anticipated. Tensions rise as Sanjay and Kaveri announce their decision to cut ties with Charu, feeling that her choices have disrupted their family dynamics. Abhira, caught in the middle, tries to calm the escalating situation, but it quickly spirals into a full-blown family meltdown, with emotions running high.
Meanwhile, Abhir is busy clearing space in his wardrobe for Charu, bluntly telling her that if she believes she has a better option, she is free to leave. Abhira warns Abhir that his impulsive decisions could hurt both families involved. Despite her concerns, Abhir remains resolute about starting a new life with Charu, convinced that this is the right path for him. Armaan, desperate to bring Charu back home, tries to convince her to return, but she stands firm in her decision to stay with Abhir. Feeling increasingly invisible in the chaos, Armaan laments that he feels like an extra chair in everyone’s life—present, but not truly needed or valued.
Later, as Abhira prepares to head out to meet a client, Armaan objects, reminding her that they have a visit to the temple planned for Pookie. However, Abhira remains unmoved, prioritizing her professional obligations over the family outing. At the temple, the atmosphere becomes charged with tension as the Goenkas and Shahs are shocked to see Abhir and Charu together. Manish and Kaveri quickly find themselves in a shouting match, their voices echoing through the temple as Ruhi frantically searches for Abhir, concerned about the unfolding drama.
Armaan, feeling sidelined once again, fumes over Abhira’s decision to ignore him. The situation escalates further when Abhira drops a truth bomb at the temple, publicly announcing Kiara and Abhir’s impending divorce. Kiara, enraged, lashes out at Abhir, accusing him of never truly respecting or loving her. Meanwhile, Manisha watches from the sidelines, secretly thrilled that Kiara is finally taking a stand and walking away from a relationship that has caused her so much pain.
**Precap:** In a pivotal moment, Ruhi hands over the baby to Armaan and Abhira, but soon, Armaan’s protective instincts spiral into obsession. He begins to shut Abhira out from caring for the baby entirely, leaving her feeling stunned and heartbroken. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, setting the stage for further emotional turmoil and conflict within the families.