The episode begins with Sowmya sitting across from Adit, her expression a mix of concern and frustration. She suggests to him that sleeping on ice might help alleviate his current state of mind, reminding him of a time when he used ice to treat Mangal’s burnt hand. Adit, taken aback by her suggestion, raises an eyebrow and questions the appropriateness of her joke. Sowmya, undeterred, responds playfully, saying she was merely trying to cool him down. However, Adit, clearly irritated, tells her to stop viewing everything through a distorted lens.
Sowmya, her tone turning serious, insists that Mangal is manipulating both him and Kapil for her own advantage. Adit quickly comes to Mangal’s defense, asserting that she and Kapil are merely friends. He urges Sowmya to stop misinterpreting their relationship and the intentions behind it. Sowmya counters, arguing that Mangal has her own needs, and since Adit has distanced himself from her life, it’s only natural for Mangal to seek support elsewhere. She bluntly adds that only a fool would reject a wealthy man like Kapil, implying that Mangal’s life would be more secure and settled with him. Adit, however, firmly retorts that Mangal is not like that; she possesses self-respect and dignity, and what Sowmya envisions will never come to pass. Sowmya is left momentarily speechless, shocked by Adit’s unwavering faith in Mangal.
Meanwhile, in another part of the house, Mangal brings a glass of milk for Akshat, who is visibly upset with her for taking away his tablet. Mangal, determined to cheer him up, tries to engage him in conversation. Just then, they spot Adit emerging from the house with a pillow and quilt in hand. Akshat, curious about his intentions, asks why he is choosing to sleep outside. Adit explains that it’s too hot inside the house. Akshat, ever the hospitable child, invites Adit to sleep in his room instead, suggesting that the three of them—Adit, Mangal, and himself—can all share the space together. Initially, both Mangal and Adit decline the offer, but Akshat, eager to finish his milk, leads them to his room, insisting that they join him.
Later that evening, Sowmya decides to visit Adit to apologize for their earlier disagreement. However, when she arrives in the hall, she finds that Adit is not there. She checks Kusum and Ishana’s rooms, but they are empty as well. Finally, she heads to Akshat’s room, where she is taken aback to find Adit and Mangal sleeping peacefully on the bed alongside Akshat. The sight sends a jolt of anger through Sowmya, and she scolds herself internally, realizing that her plan to teach Adit a lesson has backfired spectacularly. Instead of distancing himself from Mangal, he has ended up right back with her—the very person Sowmya has been trying to separate him from. Vowing silently to herself, she resolves never to let Adit return to Mangal again.
The next morning unfolds with Mangal engaged in a work call with Seema, while Akshat, oblivious to the chaos around him, watches TV at a volume that drowns out Mangal’s conversation. Sowmya, growing increasingly frustrated, tells Akshat to use his tablet instead of disturbing Mangal. Akshat, thrilled by the idea, happily switches to playing a game. However, Mangal soon notices that he has exceeded his allotted screen time of thirty minutes. When she attempts to take the tablet away from him, Akshat defiantly slaps her hand, refusing to let go. Sowmya, witnessing the exchange, seizes the opportunity to mock Mangal. Mangal, maintaining her composure, explains the importance of limiting screen time and emphasizes the need for meaningful interactions with children. She adds that being a mother is no easy task—something Sowmya wouldn’t understand.
Just then, Kusum enters the scene, and Mangal offers her an oil massage for her back, but Kusum declines, brushing off the offer. In the midst of their conversation, Kusum mentions that Adit had told her Sowmya would take her to the temple. Sowmya, though reluctant, agrees to the plan.
At the temple, the atmosphere is filled with anticipation as Pratima approaches the priest, asking him to match the horoscopes of Mangal and Kapil. Just as they are about to begin, a sudden gust of wind blows Mangal’s horoscope paper away. Pratima rushes after it, and it lands near Sowmya’s feet. Intrigued, Sowmya picks up the paper and begins to read, her curiosity piqued.
Meanwhile, in another part of the house, Ishana wakes up to find a beautifully wrapped gift next to her bed. She opens it excitedly and is thrilled to discover the latest version of the headphones she had longed for. Assuming that Adit is the one who bought them for her, she feels a rush of gratitude. Just then, Mangal enters with breakfast and asks Ishana if she liked the gift. Ishana, feeling sarcastic, questions whether Mangal bought it to ease her guilt over breaking the previous pair. Mangal calmly replies that she simply replaced the broken headphones and that it’s up to Ishana whether she keeps them or not. She then encourages her to eat breakfast before leaving the room.
Back at the temple, Sowmya hands the horoscope back to Pratima, who thanks her for retrieving it. Pratima mentions that it is the kundali of her future daughter-in-law, which piques Sowmya’s interest. Kusum arrives and engages in conversation with Pratima, and when she sees the kundali, she expresses a desire to meet the woman it belongs to. Just then, the temple bell rings, signaling the time for the aarti. Pratima instructs Kusum to go inside, and as she does, Sowmya’s suspicions grow. She begins to wonder who this woman is and how Kusum knows her.
The priest examines the horoscope and declares it an excellent match, adding that if this girl enters their house, it would be like Lakshmi herself gracing them with her presence. Pratima beams with happiness, declaring that she already knew it to be true. At that moment, she receives a call from Kapil, who excitedly asks her to come to Adit’s house. Pratima agrees, her excitement palpable.
Back at home, Sowmya and Kusum return, and Mangal, eager to contribute, offers Kusum some breakfast she prepared for the children. However, Kusum, still distant, walks away without acknowledging the gesture. Just then, Kapil arrives, his energy infectious as he joyfully spins Mangal around in celebration. The family watches, intrigued by the dynamic between them. Mangal, curious, asks Kapil what has him so elated. With a broad smile, Kapil announces that Pehla Swad has won the “Startup of the Year” award, crediting Mangal for its success. Overjoyed, Mangal beams with pride, her heart swelling at the recognition of her hard work.
The episode concludes, leaving viewers with a sense of anticipation as the relationships continue to evolve and the challenges ahead loom large.