Today’s episode begins with Dhariya stating that before exposing Mannat it is essential to catch the real culprit. Mannat firmly says that she will not reveal herself until the truth comes out. Dhariya assures her that she will stand by her side and Mannat agrees to go with her.
Bhushan and his assistant are shown hiding. His assistant says that no one will find them but Bhushan suddenly receives a call from Guddi. During the call the police manage to track Guddi’s phone location. Realising the danger Bhushan declares that he will go underground for a few days.
Vaishakh and Aishwarya Panic Over Mannat’s Return
Vaishakh fears that if Mannat re-enters Vikrant’s life everything will be ruined and blames Aishwarya for the situation. Aishwarya reminds her that she had warned her to keep an eye on Mannat. Vaishakh insists that she did keep watch and that Vikrant never went there but admits that Mannat did which has now created trouble. Vaishakh worries that if Mannat sees her she will surely expose the truth and if Aishwarya’s truth comes out Vaishakh will not be spared either. Aishwarya prays that Mannat never comes there warning that if Vikrant finds out that Dua is Mannat’s daughter everything will collapse. Vaishakh realises that she must do something quickly.
As Bhushan and his assistant try to escape Dhariya catches them red-handed. Furious Dhariya slaps them and accuses them of making so many children sick. She questions how they dared to frame Mannat and soon the police arrest Bhushan and his assistant.
Aishwarya Plots
Aishwarya secretly tampered with the oven wiring while preparations for the kids cooking competition were underway. She instructs Madhav to inform all parents that a photoshoot for the competition posters will take place the next day and that the children may need to cook as well. She claims that Vikrant has already been informed. Aishwarya reveals her true motive: the photoshoot is just an excuse. One accident kept Vikrant in Indore and another incident will now force him back to Mumbai.
Dhariya’s Exposes the Truth
Dhariya organises a media press conference announcing that the culprits behind the recent event mishap have been arrested. She calls it a major victory and reveals the accused’s name as Bhushan who had taken the contract on Guddi’s instructions despite Mannat refusing. Dhariya shows the media confession videos of Guddi and Sandhu. Guddi admits that she only wanted to see if she was better than Mannat never realising that Bhushan was playing with people’s lives. She apologises saying she never intended to harm anyone. Dhariya declares that Mannat is innocent and adds that had Guddi listened to Mannat the accident could have been avoided and many lives saved.
Mannat Confronts Vikrant
Mannat leaves the venue. Vikrant holding Mannat’s belongings feels deep guilt. Mannat tells him that some people are incapable of seeing the truth of trusting honest people and of distinguishing between right and wrong. She reminds him that now all the evidence is before his eyes and urges him to open his closed eyes. Mannat walks away. Dhariya offers to drop her but Mannat says she will pick up some items for her stall and go on her own. Dua decides to go meet Bunty.
Face-Off Between Mannat and Vikrant
Seeing Mannat alone Vikrant realises that he misunderstood her and fears that if anything happened to her he would not survive it especially after seeing Yuvi ill. Mannat accuses him of placing baseless allegations on her saying it costs him nothing because he is Vikrant Saluja a man with power and licence to accuse. She says she is not angry anymore only deeply disappointed because even after all these years Vikrant remains immature unable to differentiate between truth and lies. She makes it clear that she wants nothing from him not even an apology.
Vikrant argues that it should not matter to Mannat what he thinks since she has already moved on built a family and has a daughter. Mannat responds that his opinions no longer matter and that his thoughts and responsibilities belong to him alone. She accuses him of chasing her only to vent his bitterness reminding him that seven years ago he would have jailed her if he could and that even now his wish remains unfulfilled.
Vikrant lashes out accusing Mannat of destroying his happiness ,his family, and his life and claims she is happy in her new world. Mannat replies that she is truly happy because her family is hers not just by name but by heart and without them she would not be alive today. Vikrant questions how she moved on so easily. Mannat reminds him that he himself chose to push her out of his life, trusted others over her, and got everything he wanted his mother, property and freedom from her so he has no right to question or accuse her. She also points out that he too has a wife and a six-year-old child.
Dua Forcing an Apology
As the argument escalates Dua overhears everything and confronts Vikrant asking why he is harassing Mannat when none of this is her fault. Dua reminds him that he was ready to send Mannat to jail and that Mannat never did anything wrong. She demands that Vikrant apologise saying that Mannat has cried a lot because of him. Vikrant reluctantly apologises to Mannat. Dua then apologises to Vikrant as well for participating in the competition without informing him. Dhariya asks Mannat to come with her leaving Vikrant visibly jealous.
Yashika Manipulates Vikrant’s Anger
Yashika repeatedly calls Vikrant suspecting that Mannat may have trapped him emotionally again. When she reaches him Vikrant angrily smashes his car. Yashika takes advantage of the situation telling him that Mannat only brings destruction that he wanted peace but she keeps re-entering his life flaunting her happiness while he remains alone. She fuels his jealousy by saying that Mannat moved on with Dhariya and believes that Yashika and Vikrant are already married. Yashika secretly thinks that Mannat’s misunderstanding is her jackpot and vows that the truth must never come out. She convinces Vikrant to stay away from Mannat and her family reminding him that he has Yuvi. Vikrant agrees and Yashika reassures him saying she is by his side.
Mannat Breaks Down
Mannat breaks down in tears shattered by Vikrant’s cruel words. She wonders how he could be so stone-hearted accusing her instead of questioning himself. She knows that without her family she and Dua would not have survived.
In flashback scenes Mannat gives birth to Dua. Dhariya proudly shows her the baby calling her Junior Mannat. Overwhelmed Mannat names her child Dua believing she is the answer to her prayers. Ronnie says that Dua belongs to everyone and her arrival will bring back their lost happiness. When asked to fill in the birth certificate the father’s name becomes an unspoken silence.
Back in the present Mannat reflects that Dua is the symbol of her and Vikrant’s love yet he abandoned them. She vows that she will never allow Vikrant to re-enter their lives at any cost.
Precap : Neetu encourages Dua to participate in the competition but Dua refuses. Neetu reveals that Vikrant called and asked her to bring Dua to meet him.
