The episode opens with Mangal in a tense atmosphere, where she is busy arranging medicines for Sudesh. Mangal’s preoccupation with Sudesh’s needs is evident as she brushes aside any conversation about Adit, indicating that such discussions can wait. Just then, Akshat calls for Mangal to come outside, prompting her to step out of the house.
Upon stepping outside, Mangal finds Akshat unpacking a video game, which brings a smile to her face as she realizes it is a gift he has received. Ishana soon joins them, excitedly revealing that she, too, has received a gift. As she opens her present to find a beautiful bracelet, her excitement is palpable. She eagerly asks Mangal if she arranged the gifts, but Mangal responds that she did not. Ishana assumes the gifts are from their father and prepares to wear the bracelet, but Akshat interrupts by reading the card aloud, revealing that the gifts are actually from Kapil. This revelation causes Ishana to become upset, leading her to question why Kapil would send them such expensive items. Mangal, caught off guard, admits she doesn’t know the reason behind it.
Ishana’s frustration grows as she insists on knowing why Kapil sent the gifts, pressing Mangal for answers. Mangal maintains her stance of ignorance, but Ishana, feeling betrayed, throws the bracelet aside in anger and storms off, with Akshat following her in an attempt to provide comfort.
Kusum enters the scene and echoes Ishana’s question about the gifts. Mangal, still determined to get to the bottom of the situation, decides to call Kapil for clarification. However, before she can make the call, Adit unexpectedly snatches the phone from her hand, shocking her. He confronts Mangal about the expensive gifts, demanding to know why Kapil would send them to his children. Mangal repeats her earlier claim of ignorance, but Adit accuses her of lying, expressing disappointment in her character and siding with Sowmya’s suspicions.
Kusum, sensing the rising tension, asks what is happening. Adit declares that Mangal has begun to lie, further escalating the conflict. Mangal attempts to defend herself, but Adit pulls out a wedding invitation card, accusing her of betrayal. He reads the invitation aloud, revealing that it is for Kapil and Mangal’s engagement ceremony, and throws it aside in disgust.
Mangal is taken aback, demanding to know where Adit obtained the invitation. Adit informs her that the news is already known to everyone, accusing her of betraying Kusum and Sudesh, who have always treated her like family. Overcome with emotion, Kusum begins to cry, insisting that Mangal can never remarry. As she reads the invitation, memories flood back, and she realizes that the girl Pratima had in mind for Kapil was indeed Mangal. This revelation leaves her devastated, and she collapses onto the sofa in despair.
Mangal, concerned for Kusum, tries to approach her, but Adit blocks her path, accusing her of feigning concern. He reminds her that she is set to marry Kapil in the near future. In the background, Sowmya watches the unfolding drama with satisfaction, pleased that her manipulative plan has succeeded. Mangal is left wondering why Kusum is so heartbroken, despite having previously informed her about her intentions, unaware that Sowmya has been deceitful.
Adit continues his tirade against Mangal, questioning her integrity. Mangal insists that she informed Kusum about her engagement, but Kusum refutes this claim, stating she was at a jagrata the previous night. Mangal tries to explain that during the tika ceremony, she believed she was receiving Kusum’s blessing for her marriage. Kusum reveals that Sowmya had instructed her to apply tika to Mangal because of her care for Sudesh.
Adit intensifies his accusations, questioning Mangal’s character and her decision to marry Kapil despite being a mother of two. He reminds her of her previous declarations about her children being her priority, labeling her a liar. Enraged, Mangal asserts that Adit has no right to judge her, emphasizing that only Kusum holds that authority.
Turning to Kusum, Mangal explains that her decision to marry Kapil was driven by her mother’s refusal to undergo surgery unless she accepted the marriage. She insists that her actions were motivated by a desire to save her mother’s life. Kusum, heartbroken, challenges Mangal to consider whether she would make the same choice if Kusum were in danger. Mangal affirms that she would, but Kusum pleads with her not to go through with the marriage. Mangal, torn between her obligations, insists that her mother’s health must come first.
In a moment of emotional turmoil, Kusum declares that she has received her answer and that their relationship is no longer tenable. She expresses her sorrow, saying that Mangal has shattered her trust and belief in her. Mangal, desperate to maintain their bond, reminds Kusum that she and Sudesh have always been like parents to her, insisting that she would never willingly break their relationship. However, Kusum, feeling betrayed, tells Mangal to live her life as she sees fit, stating that she no longer has the right to stop her.
As the confrontation reaches its peak, Adit questions Mangal about the nature of her feelings for Kapil, demanding to know when she fell in love with him. Mangal, filled with anger and hurt, stares back at Adit, her emotions simmering beneath the surface.
The episode concludes with a tense silence, leaving viewers to ponder the complexities of loyalty, love, and betrayal as the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices.