Rano waits for Shalu while Aanchal questions her sudden affection for Shalu and Lakshmi, recalling how Rano once despised them and tried to get Rishi married to her own daughter, Neha. Karishma joins in, revealing Rano’s past schemes—including an attempt to marry Lakshmi off to a driver. Now, Aanchal and Karishma are stunned by Rano’s maternal concern.
Rano defends herself, saying time changes even the worst hearts. She admits to her wrongdoings but says the love and respect from Lakshmi and Shalu transformed her. She now cherishes them deeply and promises to protect them. Meanwhile, Ayush becomes emotional thinking about Shalu.
As rain pours, Rano wonders how they’ll return home. Rishi lovingly cares for Lakshmi but stops her from speaking when she tries to explain something. Aanchal, missing Neelam, looks at her pictures. Mukesh introduces his wife Bhavna and her friend Mamta to Aanchal. Bhavna’s cheerful demeanor lifts Aanchal’s spirits, and Aanchal warmly invites her to stay at the Oberoi mansion, saying she needs genuine people around her. Mukesh is moved by Aanchal’s kindness and gets emotional, feeling accepted as family.
Elsewhere, Lakshmi pleads with Rishi to listen to her, but he coldly accuses her of faking love and blames her for Neelam’s death. She insists on telling the truth, but he refuses, believing his illusion about her is shattered.
Amid these tensions, Bhavna wins hearts with her sweet nature, and Aanchal—who admits she had forgotten how to laugh—begins to open up emotionally again.
The episode ends.
Update Credit to: H Hasan