The episode begins with Devika dramatically revealing that Rishi is not Teerth’s son. Teerth, tormented by thoughts of Suman, has fallen into alcoholism and has not remarried, unable to accept the idea that Suman could ever love or marry someone else. His fury grows in response to this announcement, shocking the entire family.
Kritika struggles to understand her sister’s elation upon hearing that Suman has moved on with another man. Suman explains that if Teerth were to have a child with anyone else, it would trap him in that relationship, but Kritika remains disheartened, believing she has no chance with him as he shows no interest in her.
Feeling vengeful after the previous confrontation, Suman stands at Devika’s window and impulsively throws a stone, which accidentally hits Kritika, injuring her. Suman, seeking revenge on Devika for hurting her son, decides to target her politically instead, fully aware that she won’t harm her daughter but determined to dismantle Devika’s career. She also plans to punish Kritika for her unauthorized entry into the Mittal household.
Following Suman’s departure, Kritika begins to panic about the fallout from the incident, but Devika takes a decisive stance, declaring her intention to make Kritika a permanent member of the family.
Meanwhile, Teerth is consumed by rage as he recalls the heartbreaking revelations. He struggles to come to terms with Suman’s life and angrily resorts to drinking again. Akhil steps in to stop him, urging Teerth not to drown his sorrows in alcohol. He reassures Teerth that no one would dare marry anyone other than him and encourages him to seek the truth about his life.
Suddenly, Akhil receives a call urging Teerth to meet Suman immediately.
At Suman’s house, she expresses her gratitude to Bikram Chauhan for supporting her family since day one, unsure of how to repay him. Just then, Teerth bursts in, confronting Suman about her relationship with Vikram. Anger wells up in Suman as she listens to his accusations. She passionately retorts that Teerth lacks the ability to make anyone happy, having already broken Kritika’s heart. Indicating the strength of her bond with Vikram, who has always stood by her, she reveals that he has become a source of empowerment in her life. This confession leaves Teerth feeling increasingly insecure.
The episode closes with this emotional standoff, highlighting the escalating tensions and unresolved feelings between the characters.