The episode begins with Dev firmly telling his mother that she must accept Mannat as their daughter, just as she does him. He chastises Babita and Annu for their persistent irritation and declares that Jaydeep and Dadu must support Mannat, emphasizing that she deserves respect. Dev brings Mannat to their room, noticing she is shivering from the cold. He wraps her in a blanket and assures her that he’ll send her some herbal tea for comfort. Grateful, Mannat thanks Dev for his trust, but Dev informs her that one task still remains. He calls Ranvijay and asks him for a favor, sharing the whole situation with him.
Meanwhile, Babita and Annu continue to manipulate Sakshi, insisting that Dev doesn’t love Mannat despite standing up for her. Annu claims that Mannat has a hold over Sakshi and that Dev no longer listens to his mother. Sakshi defends her bond with Dev vehemently, vowing to protect his heart from anyone who would harm it. She plots to find a way to remove Mannat from their home, with Alisha joining her scheming.
Dev brings Mannat to her father’s house, and she’s confused about why they are there. He encourages her to go inside and rest, reassuring her that everything will become clear. Mannat expresses her guilt over her family’s humiliation, but Dev urges her to have faith in him.
Inside, Rudra is curious about why he has been called, and Geeta questions why Dev would reach out to someone he supposedly hates. When Dev arrives with Mannat, Rudra confronts him, but Dev asserts that this is his sasural, meaning he doesn’t need to announce his presence. Rudra then demands to know why Dev has called him.
Dev reveals that he has something special planned for Rudra and encourages Mannat to slap him in punishment. With encouragement from Dev, Mannat steps forward and delivers a resounding slap to Rudra’s face. Rudra is enraged, but Dev promptly steps in to warn him. Ranvijay, puzzled, wonders about the reason for the slap until Falak shows him video evidence of Rudra’s misdeeds. Infuriated, Ranvijay confronts Rudra, threatening him not because of Rudra himself, but out of respect for Rudra’s late father.
Dev warns Rudra that if he ever bothers Mannat again, he will remember this moment. Rudra, seething, warns Dev that this slap will have consequences for him and Mannat. Dev stands firm, telling Rudra to leave before he goes after him physically. Rudra glares at Mannat before walking away. Afterward, Ranvijay thanks Dev for standing up for Mannat and exposing Rudra’s actions. He sincerely apologizes to Mannat, who hugs her father, grateful for his support. Dev cautions Ranvijay that they need to remain vigilant, as Rudra is dangerous; Ranvijay recalls how Rudra has previously drugged drinks and sent goons after Jeet.
Mannat expresses concern that the women of the house may not accept her. She acknowledges that Jaydeep and Dadu may feel the same way, yet insists that Dev will not weaken and that she will show her courage. She thanks him for his unwavering support. Dev admits he is still uncertain about why he made certain remarks at the party about his own family, emphasizing that everything Mannat has said will resonate with him.
**Precap:** Dev returns the ring Jeet bought for Mannat, sparking jealousy in Alisha as she notices the bond between Dev and Mannat.