Raunak sits in his office, a determined look on his face as he instructs his lawyer to ensure that the Randhawas vacate their house immediately or face legal consequences at the police station. His tone is resolute, leaving no room for doubt about his intentions. Smita, his mother, enters the room, concern etched on her face as she asks him what he is doing. Raunak, visibly frustrated, responds curtly that he has already answered her and does not wish to engage in conversation. Smita, feeling the weight of his words, reminds him that she is his mother and deserves to be heard.
Raunak’s anger flares as he responds that he sees Shivansh’s mother in her and, as a result, cannot respect her. He contrasts this with his memories of his own mother, who was loving and caring, and whom he respected deeply. The emotional weight of his words causes Smita to tear up, her heart breaking at the distance growing between them. Sensing the tension, Payal feels uncomfortable and decides to leave with Raunak, hoping to diffuse the situation.
Meanwhile, Bua Maa approaches Prarthna, curious about her feelings regarding the ongoing family turmoil. Prarthna, confused, admits that she does not understand what Bua Maa means. Bua Maa, frustrated, blames Prarthna for the current predicament, claiming that her relationship with Raunak is causing harm to their family. Tanya, witnessing the unfolding drama, expresses her helplessness, lamenting how powerful Shivansh used to be before Raunak’s actions led to their distress. She points out that Raunak has given them a notice to vacate the house while Shivansh is hospitalized, taking advantage of their vulnerable state.
Bua Maa asserts that Raunak is well aware of Shivansh’s weakened condition and is exploiting it to further his agenda. She accuses Prarthna of being the root cause of Shivansh’s misfortunes, stating that Sonalika seeks to ruin Shivansh and take revenge, and Prarthna’s presence is the catalyst for this chaos. In a fit of anger, Bua Maa curses Prarthna, calling her unlucky and blaming her for bringing bad luck to the family. Overwhelmed by the harsh words, Prarthna cannot hold back her tears and rushes to her room, feeling the weight of the accusations.
In the hospital, Shivansh is restless, expressing his desire to go home to the doctor. The doctor informs him that his treatment is still ongoing and suggests discussing the possibility of home care at a later time. Just then, Smita arrives, and Shivansh pretends to be asleep, avoiding her gaze. Smita enters the ward, her emotions spilling over as she cries quietly. She blesses him and takes a seat by his side, feeling conflicted about her feelings for Raunak and the family dynamics. She admits that she is unsure whether she loves or hates Raunak but felt compelled to see Shivansh one last time. After a brief moment, she leaves, leaving Shivansh feeling emotional and conflicted.
As he reflects on Smita’s visit, Shivansh feels a mix of sadness and frustration. He believes that Smita’s visit stems from guilt rather than genuine love for him, reinforcing his feelings of abandonment. Meanwhile, Bua Maa turns to Sonalika, seeking her assistance with the legal matters at hand. Sonalika, frustrated, points out that Bua Maa is asking for help too late, after the storm has already hit. She reminds Bua Maa that had she intervened earlier, perhaps Prarthna and Shivansh’s marriage could have been prevented. Sonalika refuses to get involved in the mess, expressing her hatred for Prarthna, whom she blames for their troubles.
Bua Maa, desperate, pleads with Sonalika for help, but Sonalika remains firm in her refusal, recalling the accident that brought her to stay with them at Bua Maa’s request. She accuses Bua Maa of wanting to exploit her kindness. Meanwhile, Bua Maa finds Prarthna in tears, preparing herself for more insults and taunts.
Bua Maa, overwhelmed with emotion, expresses her helplessness and begs Prarthna to save their family. She insists that Prarthna is their last hope and pleads with her to take action. Prarthna, feeling the weight of Bua Maa’s desperation, asks her not to plead but to give her commands instead, expressing her willingness to do anything to help.
Bua Maa, however, makes a shocking request: she urges Prarthna to leave Shivansh and end their marriage. Prarthna, taken aback, firmly refuses. Bua Maa insists that breaking the marriage is the only way to free Shivansh from Raunak and Sonalika’s revenge. She explains that she has tried to reason with Sonalika, but her anger makes it clear that Prarthna’s presence is a barrier to their peace. Bua Maa emphasizes that this situation is not just about their house or property, but about the dream project of Shivansh’s late father. She warns that if Shivansh loses the project, he will be devastated, as he holds deep regret for not understanding his father’s sacrifices.
Prarthna recalls the moments when Shivansh shared his dreams and happiness about his father’s project, realizing how much it means to him. Bua Maa presses her, asking if she doesn’t want to help reclaim Shivansh’s dream. Prarthna, torn between her love for Shivansh and her loyalty to the family, asserts that she cannot abandon her husband. Bua Maa, desperate, urges her not to act selfishly, insisting that her decision could ruin them all.
Prarthna, determined to find a solution, promises to try to fix everything. However, Bua Maa responds with despair, stating that Prarthna’s efforts may not be enough to save their family. As Bua Maa pleads with her to divorce Shivansh, Prarthna is left in tears, feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Overwhelmed, Prarthna rushes out into the streets, her emotions spiraling out of control. She walks barefoot, oblivious to the pain as her feet bleed, lost in thought about her life with Shivansh. As she witnesses a couple arguing, memories of her own relationship flood back, intensifying her sorrow.
Suddenly, she hears the melodic voices of Banjarans singing nearby and sees devotees rushing to meet Kalyani Maa at the temple. In a moment of desperation, Prarthna rushes to the temple, praying fervently to Matarani for guidance. She confesses that her life is facing a storm and pleads for help, insisting that she cannot break her marriage.
Kalyani Maa listens attentively to Prarthna’s plight and poses a critical question: what is truly important to her—her husband or herself, his happiness or sorrow, his support or his future? Prarthna answers with conviction that she loves Shivansh. Kalyani then shares profound wisdom about love, explaining that it often requires sacrifice and that true love connects hearts in ways that transcend challenges.
She encourages Prarthna to consider leaving Shivansh, suggesting that if he returns to her, it would signify his commitment, but if he does not, it may reveal that he was never meant to be hers. Prarthna, filled with conflicting emotions, is left to ponder Kalyani’s words, realizing that the path ahead is fraught with difficult choices that will ultimately shape her destiny.
