The episode begins with a tense atmosphere as Mannat stealthily sneaks into Aishwarya’s room, her heart racing with determination. She knows she must act quickly, and when Aishwarya unexpectedly enters, Mannat quickly hides, her breath held in anticipation. Once Aishwarya leaves, Mannat seizes the opportunity to steal one of her dresses, a move that showcases her resourcefulness and desperation. With the stolen dress in hand, she makes her escape, unaware of the consequences that lie ahead.
Later, Mannat finds herself at a warehouse where Mehra is visiting. Mannat is there, cleverly impersonating Aishwarya, her face obscured enough to keep her identity hidden. As Mehra approaches, Mannat instinctively stops him, her voice steady and assertive. She confronts him about the wrong medicine he has been administering to Vikrant, her eyes burning with determination. The doctor, caught off guard, denies any wrongdoing, but Mannat is not easily swayed. She records the conversation, ensuring she has evidence to back her claims.
Mannat reveals that she has overheard everything, and she warns Mehra that if she files a complaint, he risks losing his medical license and his ability to practice medicine. The doctor, visibly shaken, insists that he had no choice but to comply with Aishwarya’s demands, even going so far as to warn her about the potential side effects of the medicine. He admits that it could even endanger Vikrant’s life. Mannat, desperate for the truth, presses him to reveal the name of the person behind this scheme. To her shock, he names Neetu, Vikrant’s mother.
Mannat is taken aback, disbelief washing over her. The thought that Neetu, a loving mother, could harm her own child is unfathomable to her. She grapples with the reality that while Aishwarya is cunning enough to orchestrate such a plot, Neetu’s love for Vikrant has always been evident. Conflicted, Mannat pushes away a glass, her emotions swirling as she demands the doctor confess the truth. He insists he is speaking honestly, stating that Neetu directed him to administer the dangerous medicine.
With that, the doctor departs, leaving Mannat heartbroken and confused. She cannot fathom how a mother could betray her child in such a cruel manner. Meanwhile, the doctor contacts Neetu to inform her of the confrontation with Aishwarya. He explains that Aishwarya threatened him, which led him to confess out of fear. Neetu, hearing Aishwarya’s voice in the background, grows anxious. She asks the doctor if he is certain he encountered Aishwarya, and he admits he didn’t see her face. Concerned for her secrets, Neetu instructs him to check again, but he finds no one there, heightening her fears.
Back in her own turmoil, Mannat struggles to reconcile her feelings about Neetu. How could a mother ever wish to harm her child? Just then, Vikrant, deep in thought about Mannat, calls her, urgently requesting to meet. He senses that something is amiss and wants to share something important with her. Mannat, torn between her feelings and the truth she has uncovered, agrees to meet, believing they can unravel the mystery together.
As Mannat prepares to meet Vikrant, she worries about the weight of the truth she carries. She fears that revealing it may break him. She considers confiding in Neetu, hoping to understand her motivations better. Later, in the kitchen, Neetu is busy with her tasks when Mannat enters, sensing the tension in the air. Mannat bravely confronts Neetu, acknowledging that she knows Neetu dislikes her presence but insists on discussing Vikrant.
Neetu, defensive, expresses her disdain for Mannat mentioning Vikrant’s name. In a heated exchange, Mannat accuses Neetu of poisoning her own son. Neetu, startled by the accusation, questions Mannat’s claims. Mannat, fueled by a mix of anger and concern, reveals that the doctor confirmed Neetu’s involvement in administering harmful medicine to Vikrant. She demands to know why Neetu would do such a thing, reminding her that a mother’s role is to protect her child, not harm him.
Mannat passionately argues that Vikrant loves Neetu dearly and implores her not to hurt him. Neetu, however, dismisses Mannat’s concerns, insisting that she should not interfere in their relationship. Mannat, resolute, declares that she cannot allow Neetu to continue putting Vikrant in danger. She warns Neetu that if she does not cease her actions, she will have no choice but to expose her.
Neetu, incredulous, questions whether Vikrant would believe Mannat over his own mother. Mannat counters, stating that Neetu is betraying her son, and when Vikrant discovers the truth, the heartbreak will be unbearable. Drawing from her own painful past, Mannat reveals her hatred for betrayal, recalling how her own mother abandoned her at birth. She expresses her deep desire to protect Vikrant from experiencing similar pain.
As the episode draws to a close, Mannat reveals the evidence she has gathered, leaving Neetu stunned and cornered. The weight of the truth hangs heavily in the air, setting the stage for an explosive confrontation in the episodes to come.