The episode begins with Ayaan blocking Meera’s path as she attempts to leave, engaging her in fluent Hindi. Meera is taken aback by his sudden use of the language and responds with mockery when he struggles to maintain the conversation in Hindi. As she bends down to put on her footwear, she refuses Ayaan’s offer of assistance and playfully critiques his sense of humor. This exchange leads to a light-hearted argument between them. However, Ayaan’s attention is diverted when he notices Koel’s doll lying on a nearby bench, leaving him surprised and confused.
Meanwhile, at Rajbari, Sadhurika reassures Koel that she will buy her a new doll to replace the one she lost. This moment is interrupted as Arnab, lost in thought, recalls a troubling incident from Ayaan’s childhood. He remembers becoming furious upon seeing a locket around Ayaan’s neck, which he forcefully removes while shouting at his wife, Swastika, for believing Nandini’s fabricated story about Dakini. Despite Swastika and Thakuma’s attempts to explain that their actions are meant to protect Ayaan, Arnab remains unconvinced. In the present, Arnab confronts Thakuma, demanding to know the identity of Meera’s mother. Thakuma reveals that Nandini is indeed Meera’s mother, which shocks Arnab and ignites his anger. Concerned for Ayaan’s safety, he instructs Bablu to bring Ayaan home immediately, insisting that Ayaan is not safe with Meera. Thakuma expresses her worry to the family, stating that Ayaan is not safe in the haveli and suggests that Meera’s presence is crucial for Ayaan’s protection, urging her family to heed her advice.
Back with Ayaan and Meera, Ayaan picks up Dakini’s doll and informs Meera that it belongs to Koel. He decides to escort Meera home, but she declines his help, opting instead to ride her bicycle. She suggests that Ayaan accompany her, but he insists on walking and refuses to ride with her, though he hands her Koel’s doll as she leaves. Ayaan follows her as she cycles away. Meanwhile, Arnab, consumed by alcohol, becomes emotional as he reminisces about his late wife, with Dakini lurking ominously in the background.
As they make their way home, Ayaan criticizes the route Meera has chosen. In response, Meera recounts a tale about young lovers who attempted to create a proper path but were thwarted by the area’s haunted reputation. Ayaan laughs off her story, dismissing it as nonsense, but Meera counters that her tale contains logic worth considering. Ayaan feels uneasy with Dakini’s doll in his possession, which triggers memories associated with the locket he wears. He contemplates removing it, suspecting he might be allergic, but Meera intervenes, wrapping the locket in her kerchief and advising him against removing it under any circumstances.
Both Ayaan and Meera’s search for Koel’s doll leads them to a puzzling whistling sound that piques their curiosity. As Meera approaches a bush to investigate, she accidentally injures herself. Ayaan, amused, reveals that he has found Koel’s doll. Frustrated, Meera throws the doll away and walks off with Ayaan.
Eventually, they arrive at Meera’s house. She instructs Ayaan to call his family so that someone can take him home, but he refuses, questioning her apparent disdain for him. Meera clarifies that she does not hate him and then leaves. Meanwhile, Dakini manipulates Arnab into believing that Meera poses a threat to Ayaan, urging him to take drastic measures against her. Arnab, swayed by Dakini’s words, agrees to her sinister suggestion.
In the precap, Ayaan’s family arrives at Meera’s house, bringing both Meera and Ishani back with them, setting the stage for further conflict and revelations.