The episode begins with Mallika apologizing to Mannat for misunderstanding her earlier. She explains that her dress felt tighter, making it difficult for her to complete her sit-ups. Mannat inquires if Mallika has eaten anything since morning, to which she shakes her head. Mannat offers her a chocolate, and Mallika confesses that she felt tense today, adding that her mother confused her. Mannat encourages her to smile, but Mallika expresses frustration, explaining that her mother thinks she has some connection with Vikrant. Mannat suggests that her mom seems to harbor a personal grudge against her, consistently causing trouble.
Mallika mentions that Vikrant apologized due to Mannat’s influence. Curious, Mannat asks if Mallika loves Vikrant, to which she replies no. Mannat questions the necessity of getting engaged to Vikrant if there are no feelings involved. Mallika explains that her mom has always envisioned her marrying Vikrant since childhood and admits she doesn’t want to insult a good-looking boy. After Mallika leaves, Mannat ponders why Mallika harbors such hatred towards her.
Later, Aishwarya searches for Mallika and encounters Vikrant, who asks her to sign some papers. He apologizes, expressing that he was in shock earlier and always viewed Mallika as a friend. He can’t picture her as a life partner and is clear about wanting love and connection in his future marriage. Gagan agrees with Vikrant’s sentiments. Meanwhile, Shruti spots a photo of Aishwarya on Mannat’s phone and mentions to Harneet that Mannat is looking for her mother, stating she will uncover the truth. Harneet insists she will distract Mannat as Shruti deletes the photo from her phone.
Gagan tells Aishwarya that she doesn’t genuinely love anyone and is trying to take away Mallika’s happiness. He asserts that he won’t allow Aishwarya to ruin Mallika’s life. Mannat arrives at that moment, and Shruti asks her if everything is fine. Mannat nods and explains that Puneet Sir called her in for overtime work, which Harneet disapproves of. Aishwarya contemplates sending a message to Mannat from Puneet’s phone.
Shruti inquires if everything is alright, to which Mannat responds with a nod. She explains that Puneet Sir has called her in for overtime work, a decision that Harneet disapproves of. Meanwhile, Aishwarya plots, thinking about sending a message to Mannat from Puneet’s phone.
Mannat arrives at the restaurant