Today’s episode begins with Karan telling Tulsi that he had planned to reveal the truth once Niyati recovered. However her health kept deteriorating time kept passing and he remained stuck managing both lives. He explains that he did not find out the truth through an online search he eventually learned that Ansh was first married to Shraddha and they had a son Eklavya. After that marriage Ansh married Nandini.
Tulsi is shocked and says that she killed Ansh. Karan explains how difficult it was for him to tell Nandini that he was taking care of Ansh’s son. He says Nandini had barely recovered from the trauma of that incident and revealing the truth would have pushed her back into that dark phase. He insists that he is not lying he has always told the truth as much as he could.
Karan reflects that Niyati’s accident with his car was not a coincidence but fate’s plan so he could take responsibility for Ansh’s child. Since then he has been living a double life.
Karan Burden of a Hidden Life
Karan shares that in the beginning Nandini never suspected anything because the children were small and she was busy raising them while he was busy establishing his business and staying out of the house. But gradually doubts started forming.
He tells Tulsi that he never swore falsely or intended to deceive anyone. He believes he is simply fulfilling his duty as a son of the Virani family. He compares his situation to his own upbringing saying that just like he was raised despite being an illegitimate child he is doing the same for another child.
He insists that he has not betrayed Nandini and has always told her the truth whether she understood it or not. He believes Tulsi will understand him.
Tulsi’s Emotional Breakdown
Tulsi breaks down blaming herself. She says she made a huge mistake she killed Ansh with her own hands mistaking him for Karan. She calls herself a terrible mother for attacking Karan like that.
Karan consoles her saying she did nothing wrong. Tulsi apologizes and Karan reassures her again. He then suggests they return home as everyone must be waiting.
Riyo and Niyati’s Emotional Moment
Meanwhile Riyo returns home. Niyati offers him sweets but he says he has already eaten a lot. Niyati says she couldn’t take care of him all these years and now wants to make up for it.
Riyo lovingly massages her feet and tells her not to speak badly about Karan. He praises Karan for working hard for them. Niyati agrees and says Karan deserves a break as he barely gets time to come home.
Riyo then reveals that he has decided to support Karan and is even thinking of shifting to India if Karan moves. Niyati becomes very happy imagining all three of them living together like a family.
Tulsi Lies To The Family
At home Shobha grows worried about Tulsi’s delay. Mihir says she should have returned by now and goes to check. Just then Tulsi arrives with Karan.
When questioned Tulsi lies saying Karan had come to pick her up but their car broke down and rain caused the delay. Shobha asks her to freshen up and leaves. Mihir senses something is wrong and presses Tulsi to reveal the truth.
Mihir Learns the Shocking Truth
Tulsi tells Mihir everything about Riyo and Niyati. Mihir is stunned to learn that Ansh had another son Riyo and that Riyo considers Karan his father while Niyati sees Karan as her husband.
He realizes Karan has been living a double life which caused the cracks in his relationship with Nandini. Mihir also acknowledges that Nandini was not wrong in her suspicions. Tulsi defends Karan saying he is also suffering and paying for her mistake.
Tulsi Decides the Truth Must Come Out
Tulsi insists that the truth must come out now. She believes Riyo deserves his rightful place in the family.
However Mihir warns that if Riyo finds out Tulsi killed Ansh he will be shattered. He also points out that Riyo doesn’t know he was born out of wedlock. Revealing everything could complicate all their lives. He urges Tulsi to keep the truth hidden. Tulsi disagrees. She says truth cannot remain hidden forever. She believes they have no right to hide it when even God does not. She insists that Nandini must know everything even if it destroys relationships.
Karan becomes worried and says Nandini has just recovered from her traumatic past. Seeing Riyo who looks like Ansh could break her again. That’s why he hid the truth all these years. Tulsi firmly says he cannot hide it anymore.
Nandini’s Suspicion Becomes a Threat
Tulsi reveals that Nandini has already seen Karan with Niyati. If her suspicion turns into certainty their family will be destroyed.
She explains how deeply Nandini trusts Karan and sees him as her entire life. If that trust breaks Nandini will shatter and may even choose divorce rather than compromise her self-respect.
Mihir finally agrees with Tulsi. He says hiding such a big truth is impossible and one lie leads to many more. He supports revealing everything. Karan agrees and decides to tell Nandini.
Tulsi Plan to Reveal the Truth
Tulsi suggests waiting for the right moment as Nandini is resting. She then asks Karan if Riyo and Niyati ever questioned him about his family.
Karan admits they did but he always changed the topic. He says after meeting them in the morning they will return together and tell Nandini everything.
A New Complication For Karan
The next morning Niyati suspects a thief in the house. Riyo was about to hit karan but they are surprised to see him.
Karan says he missed dinner the previous night and wanted to have breakfast with them so he cooked for them. Niyati saying she didn’t expect him so early. They sit for breakfast.
Riyo’s Big Decision Shocks Karan
Riyo reveals that he is planning to shift there if Karan moves. He says he doesn’t want to stay alone and wants to support Karan. Karan is shocked and tries to stop him saying everything is already set for him in the US.
Riyo insists that family matters more and he can rebuild his life anywhere. Niyati supports him excited about living together as a happy family.
Karan becomes tense realizing that if this happens he won’t be able to manage both lives or explain things to Nandini.
Precap: Tulsi calls Karan. Riyo notices the call labeled Maa on Karan’s phone and asks Niyati who it is. Niyati says she doesn’t know. Karan is left shocked.
Meanwhile Mihir shows Tulsi their wedding invitation card hinting at the past and the truth that is about to resurface.
