The episode begins with Kali making a phone call to Anjali, inquiring about her whereabouts and informing her that she has prepared lunch. Anjali, however, responds with a heavy heart, telling Kali that she will not be able to come home. Concerned, Kali presses Anjali for more information, asking what has happened. Anjali reveals the shocking news that the driver, Ravi, has been shot. This revelation raises alarms for Kali, who questions how the assailants could have known Ravi’s location, especially since he was under tight security. Anjali expresses her confusion, admitting that she also cannot comprehend how this breach of security occurred. Kali suggests that someone must have made a call to find out about Ravi’s whereabouts, leading Anjali to ask who that might be. Kali immediately suspects Aarti, labeling her as Anjali’s biggest enemy and expressing her disdain for Aarti’s meddling.
Meanwhile, Ved notices that Aarti is deep in thought, clearly troubled by her feelings for Anjali. He approaches her, offering comfort and support. Aarti confides in Ved, explaining that he does not understand the complexity of her emotions. She expresses her desire to have both Anjali and Ved in her life, stating that she cannot imagine living without either of them. Overwhelmed, Aarti turns to leave, but as she does, she stumbles and nearly falls. Quick to react, Ved catches her just in time. He reassures her that he will always be there for her, and in a tender moment, he lifts Aarti into his arms and gently places her on the bed. The atmosphere becomes romantic as they share a brief, intimate connection.
Suddenly, Aarti’s phone rings, interrupting their moment. It’s Anjali calling. Aarti answers, and Anjali immediately questions her about whether she made inquiries regarding Ravi’s situation. Aarti attempts to explain her reasons for seeking information, but their conversation is abruptly interrupted by Sadhika. Sadhika takes the phone from Aarti and confronts Anjali directly, accusing her of being the source of Aarti’s distress. She bluntly informs Anjali that Aarti is the one who has been looking into Ravi’s situation and asserts that Aarti can do as she pleases. Sadhika goes on to say that Anjali is the person Aarti despises most because she is trying to drive a wedge between Aarti and Ved. Aarti, taken aback, asks Sadhika what she is saying, but Sadhika insists on voicing her opinions about Anjali. She recalls Aarti’s declaration that besides Ganesh, she wants no other Awasti in her life, and then abruptly ends the call. Sadhika tells Anjali that in Aarti’s eyes, she is nothing but a devil.
Worried that Anjali might misunderstand her intentions due to Sadhika’s harsh words, Aarti confides in Ved about her concerns. Ved comforts her, reassuring Aarti that a mother will never truly misunderstand her child, attempting to alleviate her worries.
Later, Anjali returns home, and Kali greets her with enthusiasm, saying she has prepared all of Anjali’s favorite dishes and encourages her to eat. However, Anjali declines, stating that she has no appetite. Kali, puzzled, asks Anjali why she is feeling this way. Padma interjects, blaming Kali for the rift that has formed between mother and daughter since her arrival in the household. She chastises Kali for her inability to see the turmoil she has caused. This leads to a heated argument between Kali and Padma, with Kali defending her position.
Kali then turns to Anjali, expressing her desire for Anjali to accept her as a daughter, despite Anjali’s silence on the matter. Kali insists that even if Anjali does not see her as a daughter, she regards Anjali as a mother. With that, Kali heads to the kitchen to fetch food for Anjali.
As Kali prepares the meal, she thinks to herself that Anjali has no choice but to accept her as a daughter, believing that Anjali will never suspect her true intentions. Kali is determined to separate Ved and Aarti, and she plots to do so either as Advocate Anjali Awasti or as Kali’s mother, depending on how the situation unfolds.
In another part of the house, Anjali tells Padma that she plans to obtain a court order to allow her to stay in the Thakur house. Padma vehemently disagrees, stating that Yuvraj has married Mehek and that she does not want to interfere in their marriage. Anjali challenges Padma, asking if she wishes to ruin Mehek’s life, pointing out that Yuvraj is responsible for Aman’s death. After Anjali leaves, Padma remains conflicted, still unwilling to come between Mehek and Yuvraj. She decides to call Mehek and warn her that Anjali poses a threat to her marriage, insisting that she does not want any rights in the matter. Padma informs Mehek that Anjali believes Yuvraj murdered Aman.
Unbeknownst to them, Raghav overhears their conversation. He approaches Mehek, advising her not to trust Anjali and urging her to see through Anjali’s manipulative tactics. Raghav takes the phone from Mehek and makes disparaging comments about Anjali to Padma, demanding that she hand the phone back to Anjali. Padma reluctantly agrees, but Mehek pleads with Raghav not to speak ill of Anjali, defending her character.
**Precap:** Aarti makes a solemn promise to Yuvraj over the phone that she will bring Mehek to his home, signaling her determination to unite them. Meanwhile, Raghav calls Anjali, taunting her about Aarti’s vow to bring Mehek to Yuvraj’s home, even after he warned Aarti that she could face jail time for defying the court order. Raghav asserts that Aarti is prepared to test whether Anjali will truly send her to jail, setting the stage for further conflict.
