The episode opens with a tense atmosphere as Mangal gathers the courage to apologize to Kapil for not being upfront about her past. With a hint of vulnerability, she reveals that she is married and has a son named Akshat. The warmth in her voice is palpable as Akshat, full of youthful enthusiasm, chimes in, expressing his gratitude to Kapil for facilitating their reunion. “It’s because of you I got to meet my mother,” he beams, his innocence shining through.
Kapil, sensing the emotional weight of the moment, responds with a smile, saying, “You showed me your school, now it’s my turn to show you my office.” Akshat eagerly agrees, and Kapil asks him to wait outside while he speaks with Mangal.
Once Akshat leaves, the mood shifts slightly as Kapil addresses Mangal more seriously. He reassures her that her personal life is her own, and it’s entirely her choice when to share it. However, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining professionalism at work, advising her to adhere to office protocols and avoid opening gifts during work hours. With that, he takes his leave, leaving Mangal in a state of confusion. She wonders if Kapil is upset with her for not sharing her past sooner.
As Kapil exits, he opens the gift he had received and discovers a ring along with a letter inside. Curiosity piqued, he reads the letter and realizes it’s a love letter written by his mother on his behalf to Mangal. A wave of relief washes over him as he thinks, “Good thing I caught this in time—if Mangal had read this, I would’ve been in trouble.” Without a second thought, he crumples the letter and tosses it into the dustbin, unaware that one of the employees is observing this action.
Meanwhile, in another part of the office, Kusum arrives at Adit’s workplace carrying a tiffin. She is surprised to see Adit working at the Pehla Swad branch and immediately questions why he hadn’t mentioned it to her. Adit, focused on his tasks, shows Mangal a file, and she asks him to write the orders separately. Kusum, feeling a mix of concern and confusion, realizes that Adit is now under Mangal’s supervision and wonders why he hadn’t brought this up before.
As Mangal assigns Adit some tasks, he sits at his desk, feeling irritated that she is correcting his carefully prepared list. The tension between them is palpable, and Kusum, sensing something is off, confronts Adit about his job. She demands to know why he didn’t tell her he was working there, and Adit dismisses her concerns, claiming that family members aren’t allowed in the office.
Just then, an office boy approaches Adit, asking whether Mangal’s slippers should be sent for repair. Kusum is taken aback by this information, her anger boiling over. Later, the office boy tells Sowmya that the task is complete, and she confirms that the payment has been made.
Furious, Kusum confronts Adit again, insisting that he should not work under Mangal, whom she accuses of trying to humiliate him and take revenge. She demands that he quit and come home with her, unable to bear the thought of him being insulted in the workplace. Adit, however, stands firm, stating that he cannot leave the job. In a moment of emotional manipulation, Kusum reminds him that he took the job to help with her surgery and household expenses, making it clear that working under Mangal is unacceptable to her.
Mangal, overhearing the heated exchange, is about to intervene when Diya pulls her aside, sensing the tension. Adit manages to convince Kusum to leave, promising to talk to her later that night.
Later on, Mangal inquires about Kusum’s departure, expressing that if she had known she was coming, she would have ensured a comfortable seating arrangement for her. Adit, feeling cornered, accuses Mangal of treating them like inferiors and claims she ordered the peon to have his slippers repaired. Mangal vehemently denies the accusation, calling the peon to prove her innocence. After confirming her lack of involvement, she apologizes to Adit. However, he retorts that he has never felt more humiliated and lashes out at her, expressing his frustration.
In a surprising turn of events, Akshat arrives with Kapil and calls Mangal “Mom.” He also refers to Adit as “Dad,” innocently asking if he works there. The office staff is left stunned, realizing that Mangal and Adit are indeed a couple. Adit, feeling the weight of the situation, tells Akshat he has to attend a meeting and will speak to him at home before hurriedly leaving the scene. Kapil checks in on Mangal, who assures him she’s fine, and asks Akshat to go home. Kapil agrees to drop him off with the driver, and Mangal expresses her gratitude to Kapil for helping her reunite with her son. Kapil responds warmly, stating he’s happy for her but reminds her about the upcoming meeting.
During the meeting, Adit presents the sales figures and targets, clearly eager to impress. After his presentation, Kapil turns to Mangal, asking for her opinion. Mangal, always the perfectionist, requests Adit to forward all the documents to her, expressing her suspicion of some miscalculations. Adit insists he double-checked the data, feeling defensive. Kapil, supportive of Mangal, encourages Adit to send her the data since she adds the “golden touch” to their work. Adit reluctantly hands over a pen drive, making a mocking comment that irks Mangal, who retorts that she takes her work seriously and strives for excellence.
Back at home, Kusum receives a delivery of medical supplies but refuses to accept the expensive medicines, determined to save money. Just as she makes this decision, she suddenly experiences intense back pain and collapses to the floor. Mangal, sensing something is wrong, rushes to help her, but Kusum rejects her assistance, scolding her for the perceived insults towards Adit.
The episode concludes.