The episode begins with Ayush warning Anushka to stop tarnishing their reputation. Anushka responds by telling the NGO women to witness how Ayush is threatening her in front of them. Rishi tells her to stop the drama, but Anushka counters that everyone, including Lakshmi, has a past, so why focus only on Lakshmi’s past with Neel? Rishi sternly warns her not to mention Lakshmi’s name, emphasizing that he cares about Ayush and Shalu’s happiness. Anushka questions if they don’t care about her happiness. The Oberoi family firmly states that Anushka is no longer part of their family. Anushka insists she does not want to leave her family. Neelam asks why she seeks to return if she claims they tortured her. Anushka claims she simply wants her family back and creates a scene, while the NGO women assure her they will help address her problems.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi struggles to escape from the cold storage. The NGO women unite Ayush and Anushka’s hands, telling Anushka that they will fetch her luggage. Once they leave, Ayush releases Anushka’s hand, asserting that Shalu and his family mean everything to him, and he will not tolerate anything against them. Anushka accuses Shalu of turning Ayush against her. She attempts to throw Shalu out, but Ayush catches Shalu before she can leave.
Ayush voices his concerns to the NGO women, explaining that Anushka is manipulative and urging them not to trust her. The NGO women respond that Anushka is fighting for her rights, so they will stand by her. Anushka threatens to send Shalu to jail and mocks her, claiming that she and Lakshmi will never find happiness or love. Shalu warns her not to disrespect Lakshmi. Taking it further, Anushka cruelly blames Shalu and Lakshmi for their parents’ deaths, stating their parents would have regretted raising them. In a fit of rage, Shalu slaps Anushka, and when Anushka attempts to retaliate, Ayush intervenes.
Elsewhere, Balwinder inquires about Lakshmi’s whereabouts with Malishka. Meanwhile, Anushka pushes Shalu, provoking Ayush to raise his hand in anger. He supports Shalu and warns Anushka to stay within her limits. Anushka persists, claiming her stance is justified and hurling insults at Shalu’s parents. Tearfully, Shalu implores Anushka not to mention her parents.
Back in the cold storage, Lakshmi painstakingly removes screws from the door, determined to escape. Ayush and Dadi offer comfort to Shalu, while Neelam demands that Anushka leave. The NGO women refuse, stating that the police are en route to make a decision. Aanchal warns the NGO women that they’ve placed their trust in the wrong person, but the NGO women insist that the final decision lies with the police.
Meanwhile, Malishka misleads Balwinder by claiming Lakshmi is at the Oberoi house for Shalu’s engagement. Frustrated, Balwinder departs to search for her. In the cold storage, Lakshmi reassures her unborn baby that she will protect her.
At the Oberoi house, Anushka continues her rant, labeling Shalu as a liar and pleading with everyone to see the “truth.” The Oberoi family tells her to cease her fabrications, but in a fit of rage, Anushka throws black ink on Shalu’s face, shocking everyone present.
The episode concludes on this dramatic note.