Savita suspects Anupama of theft, arguing that she lacks the courage for murder, while Jaspreet stands up for Anupama. Savita challenges Jaspreet to investigate Anupama’s background, questioning how well she truly knows her. Jaspreet explains that Bharti brought Anupama into their home, where she pays rent and cooks for them, then prompts Anupama to defend herself. Lost in painful memories of Aryan’s demise, Anupama remains silent.
Bharti returns home visibly upset, worrying Jaspreet and Anupama. She reveals that Mangesh convinced her suitor to reconsider their marriage, leaving her heartbroken. Jaspreet is angered by this, and Anupama is reminded of her own betrayal by Vanraj. Bharti, longing for a happy marriage, asks Anupama if she’s ever been in love. Anupama recalls Anuj, while Jaspreet remarks that if Anupama had loved, she’d be happier. Bharti and Jaspreet urge Anupama to rest before her catering job, and Jaspreet reminds her to bring back money. Anupama reflects on her efforts to move on, yet finds her past still haunts her.
Elsewhere, Meeta prepares for Raja’s return with his wife. Parag announces their arrival, while Khyati taunts Meeta, who retorts that Khyati’s misfortunes aren’t her fault. Raja and Pari return from vacation, and Mahi criticizes Pari’s spending. Pari questions why Mahi accompanies Prem to the office. Meeta comments on Pari’s weight, but Raja defends his wife.
Parag urges Prem to come home earlier and care for Rahi, noting she is hungry. Mahi tells Rahi to stop acting like a stereotypical wife, claiming Prem eats during meetings anyway. Nonetheless, Prem chooses to dine with Rahi. Khyati warns that Rahi’s actions will make Prem ill, but Parag reassures everyone of Rahi’s good intentions.
Anupama is hired to cook for a wealthy family, where the lady of the house asks her to prepare food for guests and the husband instructs someone to watch the maid. Meanwhile, Rahi cooks for her family, prompting Pari to compare her to Anupama. Rahi refuses to discuss Anupama, and Mahi urges them to serve breakfast quickly. Pari responds sharply to Mahi, and Prem asks Rahi to fix his shirt button, which makes Mahi jealous. After finishing her work, Anupama faces inappropriate behavior from the house owner.
