The episode begins with Mannat visiting Mezbani, where she is suddenly flooded with memories of her past with Vikrant. The bittersweet recollections weigh heavily on her heart as she reflects on their time together. Meanwhile, Vikrant is engaged in a different activity; he is recording a video message for Shruthi on his phone. In this video, he expresses his feelings of abandonment, lamenting that Mannat did not stand by him when he needed her the most and instead chose to leave. He shares his sorrow and frustration, revealing the depth of his emotional turmoil.
As Mannat wanders through Mezbani, she unexpectedly catches sight of Vikrant in the reflection of a mirror. A surge of emotions rushes through her, prompting her to turn and run away. Vikrant, noticing her presence, instinctively tries to chase after her, but she escapes before he can reach her. At that moment, Mannat receives a call from Guddi, who excitedly informs her that Dua is set to participate in a cooking competition, aiming to establish herself as a famous chef. Guddi reveals that this time, Dua’s son will be sent to win the title. Confused and overwhelmed, Mannat struggles to process the information. Her thoughts drift back to the way Dhairya had lied to her previously, and she resolves to confront him once she returns home.
Vikrant, still reeling from the sight of Mannat, wonders if it was truly her or just a figment of his imagination. He feels a flicker of hope, questioning whether she has returned for him. Kumar, a friend or colleague, interrupts his thoughts, allowing Vikrant to refocus. He then checks the audition video for Dua and finds himself impressed by her skills. He approves her video, feeling a sense of pride in her talent.
Meanwhile, Mallika and Vishaka sneak into Arzoo’s room, driven by curiosity about her background. When confronted, Arzoo reveals her true identity as Aishwarya, much to their surprise. Mallika expresses her happiness at this revelation, and Aishwarya explains that she had invested Vikrant’s money in a business venture and changed her identity to Arzoo for protection. Now, she plans to invest further in Vikrant’s business, which excites both Mallika and Vishaka.
The two women praise Aishwarya for her cleverness but also express concern about Yashika’s presence in Vikrant’s life. Aishwarya taunts them for allowing Yashika to interfere, questioning how Mallika could have permitted her to enter Vikrant’s world. She emphasizes that if Yashika were to marry Vikrant, they would lose their chance to remain in his life, with Vishaka reduced to being just his mother and Mallika, Yuvraj’s mother, also losing her influence. However, Mallika reassures them that with Aishwarya’s return, there is no reason to worry. She expresses doubt that anyone could uncover Aishwarya’s true identity, believing that only Mannat could expose her, but she is confident Mannat will not return to Mumbai.
Later, Dua is seen praying fervently, hoping for success in her endeavors. Bunty arrives with exciting news, letting her know that she has been selected in the audition. He shows her the confirmation email, and her joy is palpable as she hugs Dhairya in celebration. However, Dhairya raises a concern about how she will convince her mother to allow her to participate. Mannat enters the scene and adamantly refuses to support Dua’s decision, causing Bunty to flee in fear of Mannat’s disapproval.
Mannat scolds Dhairya for lying to her about the competition. Dua, desperate to pursue her dreams, pleads with Mannat for permission. Despite Dua’s insistence, Mannat remains firm, advising her to focus on her studies and attend school instead. Dua argues back, stating that she could use any prize money to help pay for Neetu’s surgery, but Mannat dismisses her concerns, insisting that she does not need to worry about such matters. Dhairya supports Mannat’s stance, urging Dua to prioritize her education. Frustrated, Dua accuses Mannat of not trusting her and storms out, leaving Mannat heartbroken and worried about their strained relationship. Roni, observing the situation, suspects that something must have happened in Mumbai to cause this tension.
Meanwhile, Vikrant grapples with his unresolved feelings for Mannat. Despite feeling betrayed, he cannot shake off his memories of her. Yashika enters, noticing his distracted demeanor. She believes he is still stuck in the past and worries about how this will affect their future together. She clings to him, encouraging Vikrant to move on and embrace new relationships to forget his past. She serves him breakfast, but Vikrant politely excuses himself, wanting to meet Aishwarya instead. Yashika feels frustrated, thinking about how Mallika, Vishaka, and Arzoo are standing in her way.
Later, Dhairya takes the time to talk with Mannat, trying to motivate her and lift her spirits. Mannat opens up about her fears, expressing that she feels like she is failing as a mother to Dua. Dhairya reassures her, calling her the best mom in the world and encouraging her to not doubt herself. Mannat apologizes for her earlier harsh words towards him, acknowledging that her worries about their safety cloud her judgment. She expresses her determination to protect Dua from any potential harm, vowing not to let anyone threaten her daughter.
Dhairya promises to take responsibility and care for both Mannat and Dua, reassuring her that they will get through this together. Roni, meanwhile, suspects that Vikrant has misunderstood his relationship with Mannat and thinks that if given the opportunity, he could help Vikrant see the truth.
In a final scene, Yashika serves food to Vikrant, getting closer to him while mocking Aishwarya for wearing a mask inside the house, hinting at the underlying tensions and rivalries that continue to brew.
**Precap:** Mannat prays earnestly for Dua’s success, while Dua reaches out to Vikrant to discuss her upcoming competition, setting the stage for further developments in their intertwined lives.
