Indu Raina questions the teacher about why Zoon Raina was sent home from school during her test. She demands to know who will take responsibility. The teacher, recalling Ritesh Malhotra’s concern, explains she understands Indu Raina’s situation and reminds her to take her medicines on time. She holds Indu Raina’s hand, assuring her that if Zoon Raina misses school for a few days, it can be managed. Indu Raina shouts in frustration. The teacher gently reminds her about her mental health, her father Rajendra Raina’s broken hand, and her mother Sunita Raina being hospitalized. Indu Raina wonders what Ritesh Malhotra’s problem is.
Meanwhile, Zoon Raina asks Ritesh Malhotra about his plan. They are in the car, listening to music, and stop at a roadside stall where Ritesh Malhotra treats Zoon Raina to food. Zoon Raina admires teddies at the stall, takes them, and kisses Ritesh Malhotra on the cheek.
Vivaan Raina tells Sameer Malhotra that Kadambari Patel received the Best Entertainment Editor award. Deep jokes about her and shares college gossip. Sameer Malhotra vows to gather all details to control Kadambari Patel.
Kaamna Raina notices Pankaj Raina’s phone beeping and checks a message from Shanaya Reddy, causing shock. Zoon Raina insists Ritesh Malhotra should come to school daily, but he refuses, citing the importance of studies. Indu Raina calls Ritesh Malhotra to ensure Zoon Raina is with him, demanding he drop her home immediately.
Kaamna Raina questions Rahul about Ritesh Malhotra’s interview with Kadambari Patel. Rahul says Ritesh Malhotra canceled it to go to Zoon Raina’s school, upsetting Kaamna Raina. She asks about Shanaya Reddy, learning she is a struggling model and might feature in Ritesh Malhotra’s item song.
At home, Indu Raina is furious and confronts Zoon Raina about spending time with Ritesh Malhotra. Zoon Raina shows her gifts from him. Determined to teach Ritesh Malhotra a lesson, Indu Raina rushes outside, collides with a flower pot, and falls on Ritesh Malhotra, leading to a heated eye lock. The watchmen call Ritesh Malhotra, who calmly takes a selfie with Indu Raina before she begins questioning him.
Indu Raina reprimands Ritesh Malhotra for making Zoon Raina skip school. Ritesh Malhotra explains that he did not teach lies to Zoon Raina, and she was upset, which is why he took her for a treat. He asserts she needed a break and a small celebration. Indu Raina insists that Zoon Raina’s class test was important, and she doesn’t want special preference for her daughter, emphasizing that Zoon Raina is a normal middle-class girl. She demands Ritesh Malhotra stay away from her daughter. Sunita Raina observes, concerned that this argument might not bode well for their future.
Rajendra Raina advises Indu Raina not to overreact. Ritesh Malhotra downplays the situation, saying it was a small test and taking her out was harmless. Indu Raina argues about the importance of education, stressing that middle-class families prioritize it from early years. She questions why Ritesh Malhotra gives special attention to Zoon Raina instead of focusing on his life. Ritesh Malhotra retorts, saying Indu Raina is a bad mother, and even Zoon Raina knows it.
The argument escalates with Indu Raina accusing Ritesh Malhotra of lecturing her on parenting while pointing out her mother’s struggles and emptiness in life. Ritesh Malhotra insists Indu Raina’s own sister insults her mother without consequences. He confronts her about hiding the truth from Zoon Raina, emphasizing that Zoon Raina searches for her father everywhere. He claims she has made him a criminal for taking her out and suggests that Zoon Raina would be better off with a stepmother.
Indu Raina shouts, demanding Ritesh Malhotra stay away from Zoon Raina, but he asserts he will meet her regardless. He drives off, leaving Indu Raina fuming.
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