The episode opens with Teju making a call to Rituraj, but Neil, Rituraj’s brother, answers the phone first. He introduces himself and inquires if it’s an urgent matter. Rituraj then takes the call, and Teju delivers the heartbreaking news: his father has passed away. Rituraj expresses his condolences and asks for details, but Teju cryptically responds that the one who was meant to leave has already departed, and knowing the specifics won’t change anything. She apologizes for the disturbance and ends the call.
Frustrated by the conversation, Rituraj throws his phone aside. Neil, concerned, asks what happened. Rituraj explains that a close friend’s father has died and that she wants him to be there for support. However, he insists he cannot go, stating that he is not just anyone and his professional obligations must take precedence over personal matters.
Meanwhile, Aditi is seen mourning the loss of her father, overwhelmed with grief. Lakshmi’s neighbors gather to comfort her, expressing their shock at Mohit’s actions. Lakshmi reveals her longstanding awareness of Mohit’s dislike for her, and today she finally grasps the depth of his betrayal. Meanwhile, Mohit’s mother, still grieving the loss of her son, chastises Lakshmi for focusing on Mohit’s infidelity rather than mourning his death. Lakshmi retorts that she wouldn’t expect her to understand. She warns Mohit’s mother that if his second family moves in, she will leave. Mohit’s mother coldly replies that no one is stopping her, to which Lakshmi counters that she hasn’t left yet due to the responsibilities tied to her daughter, Aditi. Aditi, clearly upset, urges Lakshmi to leave.
The mood shifts as Mohit’s father, along with Deepali and Santosh, arrives at Mukta’s house, devastated by their loss. Mukta shows her respect by touching Mohit’s father’s feet. Confused, he asks who she is. Teju steps in to introduce Mukta as her mother, revealing that they were the ones who called him. In a fit of anger, Mohit’s father blames Mukta for his son’s death. Teju defends her mother, acknowledging the family’s pain but asserting that blaming Mukta is unjust, as they are also suffering from Mohit’s passing. Mohit’s father’s gaze then turns sharply toward Vedant, suggesting further tension to come.
**Precap:** Lakshmi vows to make Mukta and her children’s lives a nightmare in their own home. Teju tells Satish that she forgot her phone at home and asks if they can go back to retrieve it. Satish replies that they’ve already left and comments on the situation.