Today’s episode begins with Abhira breaking down as she recalls Anita’s final words and Armaan’s case hearings. She hides under a blanket overwhelmed by everything that has happened. Armaan still knows nothing about the truth, and for Vani’s safety Abhira feels unable to tell him. Yet she also knows she cannot keep lying about Vani forever. With Armaan, Maira and now Vani to take care of Abhira feels completely torn.
Armaan senses something is wrong. Abhira quickly wipes her tears so he doesn’t notice but Armaan realizes she has been crying. He questions her gently reminding her that she was already upset at the party and had avoided his questions then. He asks her directly to tell the truth and questions who Vani really is saying he knows all of Abhira’s friends and Vani is not anyone’s daughter from that circle.
Abhira’s Lie About Vani
Emotionally shaken Abhira lies and tells Armaan that Vani is the daughter of her Mussoorie friend someone she lost touch with years ago which is why Armaan doesn’t recognize her. Armaan then asks why Vani is here if her friend’s. He offers to speak to a doctor he knows but Abhira quietly tells him that her friend has passed away.
Armaan consoles her and asks for Vani’s father’s number so he can handle things. Abhira reveals that Vani’s father has also died. Armaan is shocked to learn that Vani is an orphan. He insists there must be some relative but Abhira firmly says Vani has no one except her. She says she has to take responsibility for the child.
Armaan reassures her that Vani will not be left alone and can stay comfortably in their home. He notices Abhira’s growing stress and encourages her to cry, talk or do whatever helps her feel lighter promising that he is right there with her.
When Armaan asks how Vani’s parents died Abhira panics. Fear grips her that if she tells him the truth everything will fall apart. Overcome she hugs Armaan tightly and tells him she cannot lose him saying she would die if anything happened to him. Armaan promises that nothing will happen and reminds her that he never lies. Unable to handle her emotions Abhira suddenly runs out of the room leaving Armaan shocked.
Maira apologizes to Vani for fighting with her on Christmas and gently asks if her father has returned home.
Meanwhile Kiara worries that despite the wedding problems keep surfacing every day. Surekha taunts her saying at least Kiara knows something is wrong.
Kiara insists she will handle her situation her own way but Surekha warns her to act quickly since Manisha has come and if she stays longer people will start talking. Kiara defends Manisha saying she came only because she was worried about her. Surekha brings up Charu again saying Manisha misunderstood after hearing Charu’s name.
Kiara confronts Surekha saying she has been compared to Charu many times. Surekha dismisses it as not comparison claiming she only points out Charu’s good qualities. Kiara firmly states she doesn’t want to become anyone else. She misses Charu deeply but that doesn’t mean she should live under impossible expectations. She asks to be allowed to handle her life her own way and reminds Surekha that this is her home too and Manisha can stay as long as she wants.
Vidya Learns the Truth
Abhira completely breaks down wondering how she will manage Armaan. Vidya notices her crying and assumes Armaan must have hurt her feelings. She scolds Abhira for leaving the party without explanation saying it was a proud day for Armaan and the family.
Abhira snaps back emotionally declaring that it was not a proud day but a shameful one for the entire family. She shocks Vidya by revealing that Meher is a murderer and a criminal and that Armaan won a case for a killer. Vidya dismisses it as nonsense and assumes Abhira read a false article.
Abhira insists it is the truth and says she heard it directly from the innocent driver’s wife whose husband was brutally killed by Meher. Vidya refuses to believe itnbut Abhira adds that Anita before dying drank poison in front of her revealed the truth and entrusted Vani to her care.
Vidya is stunned and asks if Vani is the driver’s daughter. Abhira explains that she brought Vani here to fulfill Anita’s last wish. She admits that indirectly Armaan became responsible for Anita’s death by unknowingly proving her husband guilty. Vidya panics saying if this truth affects her so deeply Armaan will completely collapse.
Abhira says she knows Armaan will be shattered but she cannot keep lying. She believes she must tell him the truth and then help him face it. Vidya strongly opposes this insisting that Armaan cannot bear this burden and will break from guilt. She fears that once the truth comes out Armaan will lose everything his self-respect, his standing and his happiness.
Abhira argues that happiness built on lies is meaningless. Vidya begs her to continue lying for Armaan’s sake but Abhira remains torn.
Vani Goes Missing
Maira rushes to Abhira and informs her that Vani is missing from the room. Abhira searches and finds Vani hiding. Maira explains she only asked a simple question and Vani got scared and hid.
When Armaan asks what Maira asked she reveals she had asked about Vani’s parents. Abhira sends Armaan and Maira away saying she will handle Vani. Maira goes to fetch her teddy bear but Abhira gently asks her to let Vani keep it for the night saying she needs it more. Maira agrees and Armaan leaves with her.Abhira tries to cheer Vani by suggesting they play a game together.
Later Maira asks Armaan why Vani gets scared so easily. Armaan explains that Vani is afraid because her parents are not with her. Maira promises she won’t fight with Vani again.
That night Vani ends up comforting Abhira instead. Abhira promises she will never leave her and lets Vani hold the pallu of her saree while sleeping assuring her that she is right beside her. Vani hesitates but finally holds on.
The next morning Kiara tells Manisha not to worry saying she is managing everything. Manisha responds that she won’t leave until Kiara stops being hurt by constant comparisons with Charu. On the other hand Abhir tells Surekha that while she may be right a mother is bound to be protective of her daughter especially during pregnancy.
Tensions rise again between Manisha and Surekha as they taunt each other. A servant brings Abhir a box found during cleaning. Inside are Charu’s belongings that Abhir had kept safe. Kiara asks what it is and Abhir explains they are Charu’s memories.
Surekha admits she ordered Charu’s things removed to prove she isn’t obsessed with Charu and claims it is Kiara who reacts whenever Charu’s name is mentioned. Manisha immediately understands Surekha’s intentions.
Abhira’s Moment of Weakness with Armaan
At the Poddar house Abhira wakes up and panics when she doesn’t see Vani in the room. Armaan arrives and tells her that Vani has just gone outside. He gently advises Abhira not to hover over Vani constantly saying she also needs to relax.
Armaan tries to comfort Abhira and pulls her close even leaning in to kiss her. Suddenly Abhira remembers Vani and grows distant again her sadness returning as the weight of truth continues to haunt her.
The episode ends with Abhira trapped between truth and fear knowing that whatever she chooses next could change everything forever
