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. She feels everything is too much. Armaan still doesn’t know the truth. Abhira feels she cannot tell him because of Vani’s safety. 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.
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 tells Abhira that Vani will not be alone and can stay at their home. He sees that Abhira is stressed and tells her to cry, talk, or do whatever helps her feel better. He promises he will stay with her.
Armaan asks about Vani’s parents. Abhira panics. She feels telling the truth will destroy everything. She hugs Armaan. She says she cannot lose him and would die if anything happened to him. Armaan says nothing will happen and that he never lies. Abhira gets overwhelmed and runs out. Armaan is left shocked.
Maira apologizes to Vani for fighting on Christmas and asks gently if her father has come home.
Meanwhile, Kiara worries that the wedding problems keep surfacing every day. Surekha taunts her, saying At least Kiara knows something is wrong.
Kiara says she will handle things her way.
Surekha tells her to act fast because Manisha is here, and if she stays too long, people will start talking.
Kiara says Manisha came only because she was worried about her.
Surekha mentions Charu again and says Manisha misunderstood after hearing Charu’s name.
Kiara confronts Surekha, saying she has been compared to Charu many times. Surekha dismisses it as not a 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.
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 it, but 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 that if this truth affects her so deeply, Armaan will completely collapse.
Abhira says she knows Armaan will be hurt, but she cannot keep lying. She feels she must tell him the truth and help him deal with it.
Vidya disagrees strongly. She says Armaan cannot handle it and will break under guilt. She fears that if the truth comes out, Armaan will lose his self-respect, his position, 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.
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 says she will not leave until Kiara stops being hurt by the constant comparisons with Charu.
bhir says Surekha might be right. But a mother will protect 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.
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 holds her close. He even leans in to kiss her.
Suddenly, Abhira thinks of Vani and pulls away. Her sadness comes back, and the weight of the truth stays with her.
The episode ends with Abhira trapped between truth and fear, knowing that whatever she chooses next could change everything forever.
