Lakshmi breaks down, haunted by Rishi’s painful words. She acknowledges his grief as a son who lost his mother, but laments that he no longer trusts her. Regret consumes her as she thinks of Paro and Rohan—she wishes she had stayed away from Rishi’s family instead of returning and upending her life.
Meanwhile, Shalu arrives at the Oberoi house to visit Ayush and the children, only to face hostility. Malishka coldly dismisses her, claiming Rohan and Paro as her own now that Lakshmi is gone. Karishma joins in, furious at Lakshmi for “stealing” Neelam and declaring Shalu and Ayush’s relationship invalid. Heartbroken, Shalu pleads for a moment with Ayush, who tries to reassure her—but their love is caught in the crossfire of family resentment.
Shalu urges Ayush to convince Rishi to support Lakshmi in court, fearing her life will be destroyed if he testifies against her. Ayush admits Rishi is too grief-stricken to listen. As the couple shares their sorrow, Rishi sits consumed by loss, waiting hopelessly for Neelam. Harleen comforts him, but his rage toward Lakshmi only hardens—he vows never to forgive her, sealing the rift between them forever.
The episode ends.
Update Credit to: H Hasan