The episode opens with Mangal dancing joyfully on the floor, radiating happiness and freedom. Adit notices her and, after taking a carefree sip of his drink, joins in their celebration. The lively atmosphere draws more people to dance, including Shanti, Ishana, and Akshat, while Isha shares the moment with Kusum over a video call. However, Sowmya watches from the sidelines, frustration evident on her face. Suddenly, Kusum collapses, causing Shanti to rush to her aid while asking Ishana to get water. Unbeknownst to them, Sowmya secretly adds a suspicious powder to the water before Ishana helps Kusum drink it. Afterward, Kusum feels better, and Sowmya smirks, convinced that Kusum’s condition will ultimately contribute to Mangal and Adit’s separation.
Adit, feeling intoxicated and exuberant, tells Mangal that he hasn’t felt this happy in years. Mangal drops a gift, causing Adit to reflect uneasily on the fact that Steve gave her a gift while he hadn’t. He probes her about her connection with Steve, to which Mangal assertively states that not all relationships are negative. Adit agrees and admires her cooking skills, leading Mangal to express gratitude for his support. He opens up, revealing his deep concern for her during her absence and apologizes for his past mistakes. With tears in her eyes, Mangal responds, “You left me forever.” Their moment is interrupted by laughter from some onlookers, making Adit uncomfortable, and he quickly withdraws his hand from her.
Realizing Mangal isn’t following him, Adit searches for her, while Sowmya’s envy grows as she witnesses their closeness. Eventually, Adit finds Mangal and escorts her to her room, urging her not to leave. She reassures him, “I’m here, and your call is enough to bring me back.” As she attempts to undo her hair, she slips and falls into Adit’s arms. He tenderly fixes her hair and they share a heartfelt hug, with Mangal’s eyes glistening with happiness. Just then, the sound of a vase shattering startles them, but it turns out to be Sowmya’s dream. Frustrated, she wakes up and decides to meet someone on a call she received.
Later, Adit finds Mangal sleeping outside and carries her back to her room. Meanwhile, Shanti spots Sowmya sneaking out dressed up late at night. The following morning, Adit and Mangal enjoy a sweet moment together while smiling at one another. Adit leans in to touch her hand, but Mangal playfully evades him, leaving both of them grinning.
Sowmya, now with a stranger, engages in a wild party, feeling increasingly sidelined. Meanwhile, Adit is roused by Mangal’s distress and asks her what’s wrong. She cryptically responds, “We did something she couldn’t,” which leads Adit to the realization of the implications of their night together. He advises Mangal to forget about it.
During a charity event, Umesh wants to leave to avoid seeing Jia, the chief guest, but Lakshmi insists they should stay, as they have done nothing wrong. Umesh acquiesces but reluctantly. Sanjana hides her face with a dupatta, while Lakshmi daydreams about Karthik as she observes a couple flying kites. In jail, Karthik too notices a kite, prompting memories of Lakshmi.
As the event continues, Jia spots Lakshmi and is visibly irritated by her presence. The situation escalates when Jia hears Gayatri’s voice saying, “I will leave you,” causing her to drop the microphone. The organizers check for any issues, but find nothing. The voice haunts Jia again, pushing her to leave the event in a panic, ignoring the organizers. The crowd begins to gossip about her, vowing to boycott her future events. Lakshmi confronts Jia, but Jia warns her to keep her distance. A beggar’s remark about a soul residing within Lakshmi only heightens Jia’s apprehension, convincing her that Lakshmi might be possessed.
Meanwhile, Mangal begins packing her belongings as Adit tries to comfort her, but she lashes out, accusing him of lacking comprehension of her pain. Sowmya, returning home, secretly slips something into Kusum’s tea, believing it’s hers. However, Shanti mistakenly switches the cups, and Kusum unwittingly drinks the tainted tea, leading to another wave of dizziness. She decides to go outside for fresh air, which provides Sowmya the perfect chance to push her from behind.
When Adit and Mangal return home, they find Sudhesh and Shanti bringing an unconscious Kusum inside. Sowmya pretends to be worried, all the while contemplating how Kusum’s condition will drive a wedge between Adit and Mangal. Kusum, hoping to shield her health issues from Adit and Mangal, pleads with Sudhesh to keep it a secret.
As Mangal and Adit arrive, she joyfully reunites with the children, while Adit notices Sowmya is missing. Akshat gleefully holds Mangal and Adit’s hands together, but Sowmya, feeling envious, retreats to her room. Later, Akshat inquires about his gift, prompting Mangal to bless the elders and proudly show her trophy to Kusum, who feigns well-being despite her fatigue. Mangal, sensing something’s off, asks Shanti about Kusum, but Shanti remains tight-lipped. In the kitchen, Mangal approaches Kusum, who tries to push her away, leading Mangal to suspect that Kusum may resent her due to her relationship with Adit.
The episode concludes as Mangal contemplates the increasingly complicated dynamics among them.
**Precap:** Sowmya overhears a conversation between Adit and Mangal, leaving her in shock.