Lakshmi tells Shalu that she is right, but whatever she is asking her to do will only provide temporary relief. Ishita asks Lakshmi to come with her. Shalu then says, “Okay, I will call the police, and they will take us from here.” She adds, “But Paro will not be with us, as she will be in a juvenile facility while we may end up in jail, perhaps together. We will pray to God there.” Lakshmi asks, “What are you saying?” Shalu insists that she will call the police. Lakshmi asks her for the tickets. Shalu replies, “I didn’t get my ticket because I will hire a good lawyer to ensure you both can return.” She hugs Lakshmi. Kiran, who is in the car, watches them and sees Paro as well as the bus details. Lakshmi and Paro leave on the bus.
Ayush wonders whether he should call or not. He decides to call Shalu. When she sees his call, she hesitates, thinking about what to do. Ayush thinks she won’t pick up, but when she does, he disconnects the call. They both try to call each other at the same time, assuming the other does not want to talk. Meanwhile, Karishma gives medicine to Dadi. Malishka and Anushka enter the room. Malishka says they went to the police station and scolded the inspector. Anushka adds that Bhabhi scolded him a lot. Malishka mentions they couldn’t find the little girl. Dadi replies, “If you think Paro will come here and harm Neelam, you’re mistaken. Paro is innocent and didn’t do anything.”
Malishka counters, “She made the wall fall.” Dadi asserts that what we see isn’t always real. Neelam enters with Aanchal and Rishi. Dadi is happy to see her and tells Neelam that she will be fine soon. Malishka remarks that a big wall has fallen on her. Neelam responds that she feels fine and just wants to rest for a while. Malishka insists she will take her to her room, but Aanchal says she will handle it. Kiran tries to call Malishka, but her call doesn’t connect. Rishi instructs Mukesh to make soup for their mom and announces he will go search for Paro, stating that he won’t feel relaxed until he finds her. Malishka assures him that she will be found and won’t remain hidden.
Aanchal helps Neelam to her room and makes her drink soup. Neelam asks what happened, and Aanchal insists she tells her. Aanchal reveals that Paro caused the wall to fall intentionally and shows her a recording. Neelam becomes angry and declares she won’t let that girl return, expressing her hatred for her. The bus stops at its destination. Ishita tells Lakshmi about her family, and her family members arrive. Ishita introduces Lakshmi and Parvati to them. Parvati greets them respectfully by touching their feet. One of the ladies tells Ishita that if she had married at the right time, she would have children by now. Ishita responds, “Better late than never.”
Lakshmi compliments Ishita’s family. Ishita explains that it is customary for family members to come and pick them up. They inquire about Lakshmi’s luggage. Ishita mentions it went missing at the bus stop. One of Ishita’s relatives asks Lakshmi why she came alone, as girls typically come with their husbands. She inquires, “Where is your husband?” Ishita replies that he will come later after finishing his work. The lady asks when he will arrive, and Ishita responds, “By tomorrow.” The lady warns that if he doesn’t come, Lakshmi won’t be able to attend the marriage function. Ananya tells Lakshmi that the lady seems soft like a coconut on the inside. She suggests Paro sleep with her, but Paro insists on sleeping with Lakshmi.
Ayush makes an excuse, saying he didn’t mean what he said. Rishi questions him, asking if someone swore him to silence and tells him to speak up. Ayush asserts, “Lakshmi needs me.” Rishi insists that Lakshmi Bhabhi has fought her battles alone and stayed strong for seven years. Ayush replies, “Okay, don’t tell me; would you have taken a cement promise?” Rishi then says, “You are my younger brother, yet you’re not telling me.” Malishka, hiding nearby, overhears their conversation.
Ishita asks Lakshmi and Paro to come and see their room, and they say it is good. Paro comments that the bed is also good and says she wants to sleep. Lakshmi suggests she eat something first, but Paro insists she has something on the way and is ready to sleep. Ishita’s cousin arrives and gives clothes to Lakshmi, while Ishita mentions they will buy clothes for Paro in the morning. Lakshmi thanks her. Meanwhile, Malishka decides to keep an eye on Rishi and Ayush to find something against them. The next morning, everyone gathers at the dining table. Karishma asks what’s for breakfast, but Dadi tells her to wait for Avinash.
Karishma dismisses his importance. Dadi insists they wait for Neelam. Kiran arrives and speaks nicely to Neelam after having planned an attack on her with Malishka. She sits down for breakfast and mentions seeing Lakshmi and Paro getting on a bus. Aanchal says Kiran was pretending not to know. Ayush wonders where they went, and Anushka suggests she might have gone to her village. Kiran claims they went to South India because Tamil was written on the bus. Malishka jokes that they have eloped. Rishi recalls a conversation where Lakshmi spoke Tamil to Ishita. He gets up to leave for a meeting in Pune, but Neelam asks him to eat breakfast first. Rishi insists he must leave urgently. Ayush questions him about the meeting, but Rishi brushes it off.
Ishita’s Aai kisses Paro on the forehead as Lakshmi and Ishita arrive. Aatya asks Lakshmi to wear a Kanjeevaram saree and tells Ishita to fetch it from the room. Ayush approaches Rishi and asks where he’s going. Rishi responds that he’s off to Pune, and Ayush accuses him of lying about having no meeting there. Malishka arrives, curious about Rishi packing many clothes. He jokingly says he has developed a habit of changing clothes three times a day, and she presses him for details. Rishi thinks about going to Lakshmi and Paro before leaving..In the police station, Malishka speaks rudely to the Inspector about Lakshmi and Paro taking a bus. The inspector informs her they’ll obtain the footage tomorrow.
Malishka insists on searching for them herself and wants to punish them for their supposed crime. The inspector thinks she’s a big troublemaker and harbours a strong hatred for Lakshmi and Paro. Rishi, in his car, reflects on how glad he is to have listened to Lakshmi carefully that day. Meanwhile, Lakshmi is with Ishita when Rishi calls her. Paro asks Lakshmi to put gajra in her hair, and Ishita encourages her. Rishi wonders why Lakshmi always disconnects his calls. Paro shows off her beauty, and Aatya scolds Ananya for video-calling a guy, insisting they don’t approve of love marriages. Ananya argues he’s handsome and deserves a chance, but Aatya refuses, prompting Vijay’s anger.
Rishi tries to reach Lakshmi again, but Paro answers. He gets emotional, missing her chatter, and Paro playfully mimics him. Aatya tells Lakshmi she can’t participate in the rituals without her husband. Aai reminds her to get ready. Rishi tells Paro he knows where she is, mentioning Ishita, and Paro agrees to keep it a secret. Shalu talks to Lakshmi about hiring a lawyer and expresses her desire to attend Ishita’s wedding. After ending the call, Ishita tells Lakshmi she can attend all wedding functions except the bidaai without a husband. Rishi arrives at the location and inquires about Ishita’s house, and the man he speaks to mistakenly thinks Rishi is there for Lakshmi, prompting Rishi to affirm. Vijay overhears and becomes angry.
