Shalu signals to Paro to tell Jyoti she needs to use the washroom. Paro relays this, and Jyoti takes her there. Shalu is already inside and removes the glass window to help Paro escape. Paro hesitates, worried about falling, but Shalu reassures her. She carries Paro on her back to the parking lot, searching for a car with keys inside. They find one, but as Shalu helps Paro in, Ayush arrives and stops them it’s his car.
Paro tells Ayush they’re eloping, leaving him shocked. When he questions their actions, Shalu pleads for his help, insisting that Paro’s safety is more important than following legal channels. Ayush hesitates but ultimately agrees, trusting Shalu’s judgment. Meanwhile, Lakshmi’s lawyer, Manoj, reviews the case and suspects the video evidence against Paro is fabricated. Rishi supports Manoj, urging him to save Paro despite Malishka’s lawyer emphasizing Neelam’s role in the case. Malishka overhears Rishi acknowledging Paro as his daughter and Lakshmi as his wife, which leaves her furious.
Back at the court, Paro’s absence is discovered, causing chaos. The judge adjourns the proceedings, ordering a search for Paro. Shalu, Ayush, and Paro are on the run. Shalu reassures Ayush of her faith in him and persuades him to prioritize Paro’s well-being over rules. Ayush agrees and drives them away. However, Anushka, who notices Ayush hugging Shalu, becomes suspicious and raises an alarm when she realizes Paro is missing.
At a police check post, Ayush is calm, confident that his large car won’t raise suspicions. Shalu and Paro play along, with Paro amusingly calling Ayush hardworking and mistaking the inspector’s assumptions about their relationship. They manage to pass the check without issue. Meanwhile, Lakshmi and Rishi search for Paro, confronting Malishka and her family for their baseless accusations. Lakshmi suggests Paro might have gone to find her brother since she was worried about him being hurt.
Shalu eventually calls Ishita, seeking a safe place. Ishita agrees to help and informs Shalu she’s at the bus stand, heading to her village for her marriage. Shalu directs Ayush to take them there. Back at home, Lakshmi and Rishi continue searching for Paro. Mukesh mentions Rohan was asking about her, raising further questions about her whereabouts.
Rishi and Lakshmi grow increasingly worried for Paro. Avinash checks the terrace but doesn’t find her. Aanchal accuses Lakshmi of helping Paro escape and pretending to care afterward. Malishka, Karishma, and Anushka join in blaming Lakshmi, but Lakshmi firmly defends herself. She tells Aanchal her words are sharper than a knife and declares that she will do anything to protect her daughter. Ignoring their accusations, she leaves to find Paro.
Meanwhile, Ayush drops Shalu and Paro at the bus stand. Shalu thanks him for his help and tells him she will never forget his kindness. Ayush asks where they are heading, but Shalu insists they will decide after he leaves. Paro hugs Ayush, and he reminds her to call him if she misses him. Shalu asks Ayush not to tell anyone where he dropped them. Ayush agrees and leaves with a heavy heart. Shalu calls Ishita and informs her of their arrival. Ishita is already at the bus stand, and Shalu takes Paro to her.
Paro asks about her mother, and Shalu assures her she will come soon. Rishi follows Lakshmi as she searches for Paro. Lakshmi accuses him of not defending her earlier when everyone blamed her. Rishi explains that he stayed silent because she was speaking, and he decided to support her despite the others’ objections. Lakshmi insists she will search for Paro alone and heads to her school.
At the bus stand, Shalu explains everything to Ishita, expressing her fear of Lakshmi’s reaction. Ishita reassures her and tells her to inform Lakshmi. Shalu calls Lakshmi and reveals Paro is with her at the bus stand. Lakshmi immediately instructs the auto driver to take her there. Back at the court, Anushka confronts Ayush, questioning his sudden disappearance. Ayush deflects, claiming he was looking for Paro, but Anushka suspects something more and presses him about the girl she saw him with. Ayush brushes it off and leaves.
When Lakshmi arrives at the bus stand, she hugs Paro tightly. Paro tells Lakshmi she was with Shalu. Lakshmi confronts Shalu about taking Paro without informing her. Shalu explains that Malishka and her lawyer were plotting against Paro, and the judge seemed ready to give a verdict against her. She insists she acted to protect Paro, believing Malishka would have succeeded otherwise.
Shalu suggests Lakshmi take Paro to Ishita’s village for safety while she finds a competent lawyer for Paro’s case. Lakshmi refuses, explaining that running away would be a crime and only add to the accusations against Paro. Despite Shalu’s arguments, Lakshmi is firm, emphasizing the importance of facing the situation legally.
At home, Karishma and Dadi argue. Karishma criticizes everyone for being out of control and complains about Lakshmi. Dadi defends Lakshmi, pointing out Karishma’s bitterness and greed. Meanwhile, Malishka and Anushka pressure the police to find Paro, but the inspector dismisses Malishka’s attitude, reiterating that they are already searching. Lakshmi decides to return home with Paro despite the child’s protests and fear. Paro clings to her, begging not to be taken back. Lakshmi hugs her and reassures her, but her heart is heavy.
