The episode opens with a tense confrontation between Adit and Mangal. Adit tells Mangal that she cannot truly understand his pain because it is his parents who are suffering, not hers. This statement cuts deep, and Mangal, overwhelmed by emotion, breaks down in tears. Her heart aches as she grapples with the notion that she is being excluded from Adit’s family struggles.
Meanwhile, Sowmya reflects on her devious actions, recalling how she manipulated evidence after discovering messages on Mangal’s phone from Prakash, an electronics dealer. While Mangal was busy cooking, Sowmya had seized the opportunity to further her own agenda, setting the stage for the conflict that is about to unfold.
In a moment of confrontation, Mangal approaches Adit, her voice filled with anguish as she questions how he can say that his parents are not hers. Adit, unable to face her, turns away, leaving Mangal feeling even more isolated. Sowmya, ever the instigator, comments on Adit’s reluctance to engage with Mangal, further fueling the tension. Mangal retorts, asserting that Adit is deliberately refusing to see the truth of their situation. Frustrated by the emotional turmoil, Adit storms off, with Sowmya trailing behind him, her eyes glinting with satisfaction at the discord she has created.
Left alone, Mangal turns to Maata Rani in prayer, pouring out her heart and expressing her pain over Adit’s hurtful words—that she is not part of his family and that his parents are not hers. Tears stream down her face as she struggles to comprehend the depth of Adit’s statement, feeling a profound sense of loss and betrayal.
Meanwhile, Sowmya feigns concern in front of Adit, putting on an act that he readily falls for. In a moment of vulnerability, Adit hugs Sowmya, oblivious to her true intentions. Sowmya seizes this opportunity to manipulate him further, positioning herself as the supportive figure he desperately needs.
As Mangal cleans the room, she accidentally knocks over their wedding photo, and the frame shatters on the floor. The sight of their broken memories deepens her heartbreak. In a contrasting scene, Adit apologizes to Sowmya for Mangal’s behavior, acknowledging the burden she has had to bear because of him. Sowmya, with a disingenuous smile, assures him that he has nothing to apologize for, claiming that she would do anything for him.
She then makes a bold request for Adit to sign the divorce papers, insisting that it is for his own well-being. When Adit hesitates, Sowmya presses him, arguing that if he had signed earlier, their problems would not have escalated to this point. She urges him to at least sign them now, further manipulating his emotions. Meanwhile, Mangal, heartbroken, gazes at the shattered frame of their wedding photo, symbolizing the fracture in their relationship.
Sowmya continues her manipulation, planting seeds of doubt in Adit’s mind about Mangal. She asserts that neither Kusum nor their children will ever forgive Mangal for what has happened, questioning whether Adit could ever forgive his father’s murderer. With each word, she tightens her grip on Adit’s emotions, urging him to sign the divorce papers to protect his family. Overwhelmed by her persuasion, Adit finally gives in and signs the papers. At that moment, Mangal, unaware of the unfolding events, injures herself while picking up the broken glass from the photo frame.
Sowmya, pleased with her scheming, declares that soon Mangal will have no choice but to sign the papers, effectively severing her remaining ties to Adit. Later, Sowmya places a garland on Sudesh’s photo, a gesture that shocks Mangal when she discovers it. Mangal questions Sowmya’s timing, insisting that it is not the appropriate moment for such a ritual. Sowmya dismisses her concerns, claiming that she is honoring Sudesh’s soul.
Mangal, deeply concerned about the emotional impact on Kusum, warns Sowmya that this act will only traumatize her. Sowmya, however, turns the blame back on Mangal, asserting that she is the cause of Kusum’s distress. She prevents Mangal from removing the garland, stating that the Shanti Paath was organized with Adit’s approval. Mangal, determined to speak to Adit about this, is met with Sowmya’s taunts, who cruelly reminds her that she has lost the right to question him or interfere in family matters.
In a final act of cruelty, Sowmya hands Mangal the divorce papers, already signed by Adit, and coldly tells her to leave his life. She warns Mangal to stop referring to herself as “Mangal Saxena” and declares that she can no longer stay in the house now that Adit has divorced her. Stunned, Mangal stares at Adit’s signature in disbelief, her world crumbling around her. Sowmya smirks, adding that Adit does not even want to see her face, urging her to sign the papers as soon as possible. With that, Sowmya walks away, leaving Mangal to reflect on her memories in the house and the betrayal she feels from Adit.
As the episode concludes, Mangal is left in a state of shock, grappling with the reality of her shattered marriage and the emotional turmoil that lies ahead.