The episode opens with Lakshmi struggling to remove the ring that Rishi had placed on her finger. A saleswoman approaches, offering assistance while discreetly asking Lakshmi not to inform the manager about their predicament. Rishi steps in, assuring the saleswoman that Lakshmi won’t be blamed, but despite their efforts, they are unable to get the ring off. In the process, Lakshmi injures her hand, asserting that she doesn’t want anything from Rishi, which ignites a heated argument between them.
Meanwhile, tension brews at home as Neelam and Karishma question Malishka about an intruder in the house. To protect their family, they lock Balwinder in a room, but he discreetly stays behind to check on his child. Neelam decides to call the police, prompting a frantic escape attempt by Balwinder, aided secretly by Kiran.
Rishi attempts to remind Lakshmi of their connection, highlighting her continued wear of the Mangalsutra. However, Lakshmi adamantly denies her feelings for him, threatening to take it off if he persists. Their clash is witnessed by Ayush and Shalu, who become determined to bring the couple back together.
In a lighter moment, Ayush and Shalu venture out to shop for an engagement ring, unaware that Anushka is observing them from a distance. Shalu feels a wave of shyness when Ayush glances her way, but he reassures her that nothing has changed between them.
The episode concludes, leaving viewers eager to see how these intertwined stories will unfold.