The episode begins with Shruti urging Mannat to quit her job. Mannat defends her position, stating that she earned her role by showcasing her talent and emphasizes that working at the restaurant is her dream. Shruti expresses her disdain for the restaurant owner, but Mannat insists that they need to hire a skilled chef for the success of their business. She explains that while Vikrant may seem strict, he is genuinely a good person. Shruti, however, has a strong opinion that Aishwarya Rai, another owner, is cunning and intends to harm them. Mannat counters that Aishwarya would never infringe on anyone’s rights.
As tensions rise, Shruti reveals a shocking truth: she is Mannat’s biological mother, Sonia, and abandoned her at birth. Overwhelmed by the revelation, Mannat faints. Shruti awakens in her dream, wondering if she said too much. Mannat brushes it off, contemplating whether she should share the truth.
Meanwhile, Puneet confronts Aishwarya, questioning why she instructed him to reject Mannat during the final selection. He followed her orders without knowing the reason, and now Vikrant has hired Mannat again. Aishwarya expresses her disdain, claiming Mannat has her eyes on Vikrant.
As Mannat regains consciousness, she inquires about Shruti’s earlier state. Shruti confesses feelings of foreboding, wanting to protect Mannat. Mannat comforts her and asks what she said when Shruti first held her. Shruti reminisces about their past, and Mannat reassures her that she has the best mom in the world. She also shares how a stranger inspired her at the beach, recalling his uplifting words to boost Shruti’s spirits. Mannat reassures her that everything will be fine and promises to accept the job, sending an email to confirm her appointment. However, Shruti fears that Aishwarya, who tried to harm her at birth, will create problems for Mannat.
Later, Vikrant admires a gift from Mannat, feeling a strange connection to a boat he once played with at the beach. He shares his sentiments with Neetu and Rona, mentioning how he feels tied to the country of his birth. Neetu becomes anxious and clutches her husband’s hand, worried that Vikrant might discover their past. To soothe her, her husband reassures her that they only visited India after Vikrant was born.
Meanwhile, Shruti attempts to send an email to Vikrant to turn down the job offer, but Harneet intervenes, warning her that Aishwarya, now wealthy with a daughter, will never allow Mannat a place in her life and might try to harm her again. Just then, Mannat arrives and scolds Shruti for wanting to reject her job, demanding a valid reason for her actions.
Later, Vikrant reads Shruti’s email with confusion. Mannat resends the email, trying to clarify the situation. Feeling anxious about how Vikrant might misinterpret her, she sends him a follow request on social media but quickly deletes it. Vikrant, concerned, sends her a message.
The episode concludes with the tension unresolved as relationships hang in the balance and the stakes grow higher.