The episode begins with Neetu tearfully telling Vikrant that she never harmed Vishaka and could never think of doing so. She promises her innocence with full sincerity.
Vikrant, moved by her words, assures Neetu that he will always trust his mother and never leave her side. Mannat tries to lighten the tense atmosphere with a small joke to make Neetu smile.
Meanwhile, Mallika mocks Vishaka for losing to Mannat and provokes her against her. She reminds Vishaka that everyone, including Vikrant and Neetu, now trusts Mannat completely. Even Dhairya supported an outsider over his own mother, leaving Vishaka isolated except for Mallika.
Elsewhere, Vikrant vents his anger to Roni, expressing disappointment over how Vishaka framed Neetu. He insists that his mother can never harm anyone and refuses to believe any accusations against her. Suddenly, Neetu suffers a panic attack, and Vikrant rushes to get water.
Mannat and Roni comfort Neetu, who confesses that they are hiding a painful secret from Vikrant. Mannat urges her to tell the truth — that Neetu didn’t steal Vikrant but bought him for 50 lakhs after Vishaka sold her son for money.
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Neetu, heartbroken, fears that Vikrant won’t be able to handle the truth. She recalls her own pain upon learning how Aishwarya abandoned her and fears her son will be shattered too. Mannat tries to convince her that honesty is the only way forward.
Later, Vishaka joins hands with Mallika, who proposes a sinister plan. Mallika reveals that Neetu has been giving Vikrant medicines to suppress his past memories. She suggests organizing a Diwali donation event where they will recreate the accident scene to trigger his memory.
Once Vikrant regains his memory, Mallika believes he will turn against Neetu and reunite with Vishaka. She warns her mother not to alert Mannat or Dhairya, fearing they may foil their scheme.
Elsewhere, Dhairya apologizes to Mannat for his mother’s actions and helps her remove her broken bangle. Vikrant arrives, thanking both of them for supporting Neetu.
The next day, Mallika asks Gagan for money but he refuses, prompting her to seek help from Roni, who agrees. Meanwhile, Vishaka approaches Vikrant affectionately to win him over and even apologizes to Neetu — a gesture that makes Mannat suspicious that something bigger is unfolding behind the scenes.