The episode opens with an emotional moment as Rishi shares a heartfelt embrace with his father, Teerth, for the first time. Overwhelmed with excitement upon discovering Teerth’s identity, Rishi hugs him tightly, bringing tears of joy to Gitanjali Devi and Chandrakant’s eyes as they revel in the joy of having their grandson reunited with his father.
However, Suman stands frozen, grappling with the truth she had tried so hard to keep hidden. Desperate to maintain the separation between Rishi and Teerth and prevent any complications, she feels the weight of her failure. Malini encourages her to act swiftly; otherwise, managing Teerth’s influence in the future will become impossible. Rushing forward, Suman physically pulls Rishi away from Teerth, adamantly declaring that Teerth is not Rishi’s father and accusing him of manipulating her son.
Despite Suman’s protests, Rishi has already accepted Teerth as his father, leaving Suman enraged as she scolds Rishi for trusting a stranger. Tensions rise between Suman and Teerth, drawing the attention of media reporters who capture the heated confrontation. With her emotional insight, Devika intervenes, publicly supporting Suman by emphasizing that only a mother truly knows her child’s father. Holding a copy of the Ramayana, she challenges Suman to speak the truth while touching the sacred text, pushing Suman into a moral dilemma.
With trembling hands, Suman attempts to confess but is interrupted by Vikram, who tries to shield her from the unfolding chaos. A heated clash erupts between Vikram and Suman regarding the situation. Devika and Teerth press for answers, demanding to know who Rishi’s father is if it isn’t Teerth, presenting the argument that Rishi has the right to know his own parentage.
Feeling cornered, Suman demands that they leave her house, realizing she made a mistake inviting them. Teerth, witnessing her distress, becomes convinced that Suman has been lying and vows to prove the truth one day. He sees Suman’s protective instincts towards her family and reassures himself that she still holds some respect for him.
Before leaving, Teerth promises to bring Suman and Rishi back into his life in the future. Rishi, yearning to return to his father, feels Suman’s grip tighten as she holds him back. In a moment of frustration, Suman strikes Rishi, causing the young boy distress as he recoils from the unexpected aggression.
Understanding that a reconciliation between Suman and Teerth would thwart her own plans, Devika resolves to deepen the animosity between them. She decides to manipulate the situation by using Rishi as a pawn in her game.
Later, Suman enters Rishi’s room, where he sits lost in thought about the day’s events. She tenderly apologizes to him for her actions, but Rishi, seeking clarity, has many questions he wants answered.
**Episode ends.**