Abhira uncovers the unsettling truth about Anita, Rajat, and Vani, leading her to a critical confrontation at a party. As she scans the crowd, she spots Anita and instinctively pursues her, filled with concern for Arman’s safety. Abhira confronts Anita, questioning her motivations for being at the party and expressing her growing anxiety about Arman’s well-being. Meanwhile, Sanjay approaches Arman, urging him to meet with Arora, while Arman, feeling uneasy, pushes aside the drink that Anita had offered him.
In a tense exchange, Abhira directly accuses Anita of poisoning Arman. Anita’s silence only heightens Abhira’s fears. She presses on, demanding to know if Anita had sent a warning message, asserting that Arman was merely seeking justice. Abhira pleads with Anita to speak up, reiterating her accusation of poisoning Arman. Just as Arman takes a sip of the juice, Abhira’s heart races as she witnesses Anita opening a bottle labeled as poison.
Anita then drops a bombshell, claiming that Arman had wrongfully accused Rajat, insisting that Meher was the true culprit behind the events that transpired. Abhira, in disbelief, rejects Anita’s assertions. In a shocking act of desperation, Anita drinks the poison, prompting Abhira to panic and urgently suggest taking her to the hospital. However, Anita insists that there is no time for that and implores Abhira to listen to her story.
Meanwhile, Meher has returned Abhira’s shawl, and when Arman notices that she seems cold, he offers it to her. Meher, contemplating her choices, questions what would happen if she decided to change her mind. Arman reassures her that, with the blessings of Shrihariram, he has regained his firm, allowing Meher the freedom to make her own decisions. Meher acknowledges his words, indicating their significance.
Back at the party, Anita finally divulges the painful truth to Abhira: her husband Rajat was wrongfully accused due to Abhira’s actions. Abhira is taken aback by this revelation. Anita recalls the night of the award ceremony, where Abhira was celebrated, and Meher was consumed by jealousy. During that fateful evening, Rajat was on the phone with Anita, who was urging him to return home. In a moment of crisis, Mittal had ordered Rajat to bring Meher back, threatening his job if he failed to comply.
In a flashback, we see Meher lashing out at her manager for not winning the award, which prompts her to drive away in frustration. Anita overhears a heated argument between Meher and Rajat on the phone, where Meher demands Rajat leave her alone. Despite her protests, Rajat insists on fulfilling his duty to take her home. In a fit of anger, Meher strikes Rajat with a glass bottle, leading to his tragic death. This moment unveils the horrifying truth that Anita had been unaware of until now.
Anita, in her anguish, tells Abhira that Rajat was innocent of any wrongdoing. Later, we see Mittal comforting Meher, who admits to liking a toy he gave her but also expresses that she finds Arman special. Mittal, eager to please her, promises to do anything she desires. Meher reveals her manipulative intentions, stating that she plans to use Arman as a pawn and discard him once he has served his purpose. Mittal supports her devious scheme, and they discuss how they managed to twist the narrative of the murder case into one of sexual assault, with Shriram disclosing his bribery of witnesses to cover their tracks.
As Anita’s condition deteriorates, Abhira continues to urge her to seek medical attention. However, Anita maintains that time is of the essence and reiterates that Rajat was innocent. Abhira, desperate, implores Anita to think of her daughter, Vani, and questions why she remained silent during the court proceedings. Anita reveals that the Mittals had threatened to harm Vani if Meher were incarcerated, forcing her into silence. She also recounts the harassment she endured following Rajat’s death.
In a poignant moment, Anita tells Abhira that she has chosen her to look after Vani. When Abhira asks why, Anita makes her promise to never abandon Vani and to love her as if she were her own daughter. Abhira solemnly agrees to this promise.
**Precap:** Vani approaches Abhira, requesting her to read a letter written by Anita. In the letter, Anita expresses her wish for Vani to consider Abhira as her mother in her absence. Abhira is left in a state of shock upon reading Anita’s heartfelt request.
