The episode opens with a tense atmosphere as Mangal arrives at Kusum’s door, determined to help her. However, Kusum turns away, her expression a mix of hurt and anger. Mangal, heartbroken, asks if Kusum truly believes the accusations against her. Kusum, feeling betrayed, insists vehemently that she could never even think of harming Sudesh, her voice filled with pain. Just then, Adit enters the scene, his protective instincts kicking in as he scolds Mangal for troubling his mother. Heartbroken and feeling defeated, Mangal leaves, her heart heavy with sorrow.
Later, in a moment of finality, Mangal sits down to sign the divorce papers. She hands them over to Sowmya, who looks at her with a mixture of sympathy and disdain. Sowmya tells Mangal that she did the right thing by signing the papers and encourages her to leave the house for good. Mangal, feeling cornered, rebukes Sowmya, her frustration boiling over. In a dramatic turn, Sowmya grabs Mangal’s mangalsutra, attempting to break the sacred symbol of their marriage. Mangal, fueled by a surge of defiance, stops her. In a powerful act of self-assertion, she removes the mangalsutra herself and hands it to Sowmya, lashing out at her in anger. Ishana, witnessing this confrontation, stands in shock, unable to process the turmoil unfolding before her.
Feeling overwhelmed, Mangal retreats to the bathroom, where she sits under the shower, allowing the water to wash away the sindoor from her forehead. The act symbolizes not just the physical removal of her marital status but also the emotional weight she carries. Overcome with grief, she breaks down in tears, feeling the weight of her decisions and the loss of her family.
Meanwhile, Sowmya speaks with Adit, her voice dripping with manipulation. She tells him that Mangal signed the divorce papers without a second thought, despite their 15-year relationship. Sowmya feigns shock that Mangal didn’t even consider Amma’s feelings in this decision. With calculated precision, she paints Mangal as selfish, claiming that she only cares about herself and is trying to escape the consequences now that the truth is out. Adit, still reeling from the situation, listens, his emotions a mix of confusion and anger.
Back in the bathroom, Mangal looks at her reflection in the mirror, now devoid of her sindoor and mangalsutra. She starts packing her belongings, her heart heavy with regret. As she comes across a photo of Sudesh, tears fill her eyes. She apologizes for failing to protect him and vows to take care of Kusum, despite her decision to leave the house.
Ishana, noticing Mangal packing, approaches her with concern. She asks why Mangal is doing this, and Mangal explains that since she and Adit are getting divorced, they must leave as this is no longer their home. Ishana, her emotions flaring, refuses to accept this reality. She reminds Mangal that this is her father’s house and that they have nowhere else to go. Accusing Mangal of being selfish, Ishana blames her for Kusum’s deteriorating health and Sudesh’s tragic death. Mangal, taken aback by her daughter’s harsh words, tries to reassure her, promising to explain everything later and urging her to come along. But Ishana, feeling betrayed and hurt, storms off, leaving Mangal feeling more isolated than ever. Alone, Mangal thinks to herself that one day Ishana will understand the truth, and she cannot leave her children in the care of Sowmya.
Determined to mend her relationship with Kusum, Mangal heads to Kusum’s room and pleads with her to open the door, expressing her desire to talk. Before Kusum can respond, Sowmya intervenes, stopping Mangal in her tracks. Sowmya claims that seeing Mangal will only stress Kusum further and cruelly adds that Kusum didn’t open the door because she hates her. Mangal, feeling protective, warns Sowmya not to interfere in her relationship with Amma. However, Sowmya coldly reminds her that her ties with Adit and his family are already severed and insists that she leave. Mangal, frustrated and desperate, shouts Sowmya’s name in anger.
Just then, Adit arrives, confused by the commotion outside Kusum’s room. Sowmya quickly spins the situation, claiming that Mangal is creating a scene. Adit’s gaze shifts to Mangal, who stands before him with her luggage, having removed her wedding signs. Mangal, with a sense of urgency, tells Adit that she wants to meet Kusum just once. Adit, however, refuses her request, insisting that she stay away from his mother. Mangal is left shocked and devastated, realizing that her fight for her family is far from over.
As the episode draws to a close, the emotional turmoil reaches a peak. Mangal’s determination to protect her family clashes with the harsh realities of her situation, leaving viewers anxious for what will happen next.