Ritesh Malhotra gently cleans Indu Raina’s leg injury and applies ointment. He carefully bandages it, and Indu Raina smiles, noticing his care. Ritesh Malhotra gives a thumbs-up, and Indu Raina thanks him, saying it feels much better.
Ritesh Malhotra asks if she was delayed due to the accident. Indu Raina confirms, adding that traffic was terrible. He chuckles, calling it typical Mumbai traffic, and asks why she came. Indu Raina explains that she wanted to apologize for their earlier fight and hopes they can start afresh. Ritesh Malhotra thinks to himself that she didn’t explicitly say sorry at first, and reminds her that bringing his family and especially his mother into their argument hurt him deeply. Indu Raina admits it was both their mistakes and accepts responsibility, adding that Ritesh Malhotra’s taking Zoon Raina out caused her worry.
Indu Raina sincerely apologizes, and Ritesh Malhotra finally acknowledges it. She explains that panicking when she realized Zoon Raina had been taken from school was natural. Ritesh Malhotra smiles at her explanation, and the song Tera Chehra Jab Nazar Aaya plays softly as he admires her. Indu Raina laughs and asks if he was listening. Ritesh Malhotra admits he understood her concern and empathizes, saying any mother would feel the same.
They decide to maintain their friendship despite differences, shaking hands. Just then, Sameer Malhotra enters, asking about the 15th August event. He shows a pamphlet from the MRTO office, which features Ritesh Malhotra’s photo. Ritesh Malhotra gets upset, refusing to attend and asking Kaamna Raina to take legal action against the publication.
Kaamna Raina arrives, confirming she will handle the matter immediately. She questions Sameer Malhotra about the pamphlet, and he explains he retrieved it from the driver. Kaamna Raina criticizes the publisher, warning them about misusing Ritesh Malhotra’s image. Indu Raina tries to clarify, explaining that she works there and was only about to invite Ritesh Malhotra to the event.
Ritesh Malhotra, still upset, asks if she came to apologize or to invite him. Indu Raina explains it’s both. Kaamna Raina accuses Indu Raina of manipulating the situation to get closer to Ritesh Malhotra, claiming she is using her daughter to gain his attention. Ritesh Malhotra interjects, expressing frustration that every time he thinks Indu Raina is kind and selfless, she does something that makes him doubt her.
Sameer Malhotra warns Indu Raina that refusing the event could harm her reputation, but Kaamna Raina dismisses the concern. Ritesh Malhotra firmly labels Indu Raina selfish, telling her to leave before he loses his patience. He goes inside his room.
Kaamna Raina continues insulting Indu Raina, claiming Ritesh Malhotra’s fondness for children is similar to liking animals and accusing Indu Raina of using Zoon Raina to get closer to him. Indu Raina shouts, defending her daughter, emphasizing that Zoon Raina is her life, not an animal. Kaamna Raina threatens to pull her hair and throw her out.
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