Indu vents her frustration to Payal, calling Ritesh stupid and crazy for trying to help her by offering a lift. Payal counters that Ritesh is only trying to help and that Indu is misunderstanding him. Indu snaps back, saying Payal does not truly know Ritesh. Payal insists otherwise and advises Indu to try understanding him. An annoyed Indu asks whose friend Payal really is. Payal replies that she is Indu’s friend but subtly gestures in the opposite direction.
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In irritation, Indu throws an object at Payal, but it lands inside a senior officer’s room instead. The officer asks who is making noise outside, causing both Indu and Payal to laugh. Payal then offers to help Indu financially. Indu thanks her, and Payal leaves.
A young man arrives at the office to apply for a driving license. Indu grows suspicious and questions his age. He claims to be eighteen and submits documents as proof. Though unconvinced, Indu asks him to proceed with the test. He excuses himself to use the washroom. In her absence, he tampers with the documents, leaves money on Indu’s table, and later calls Sameer, confirming the job is done.
Sameer informs Kadambari, who is pleased. Elsewhere, Anjali is busy on a call and ignores repeated calls from Vivaan. Rajender hands Zoon a file, calling the papers inside “magic papers.” He explains that they will allow Zoon to stay with them legally. He also informs Indu that he has submitted an application to transfer the house into Zoon’s name. Indu thanks him.
Zoon excitedly calls Ritesh and tells him about the magic papers. Ritesh is delighted and asks her to give him a party. Zoon says she is too young. Ritesh jokes that he will give her a party now, and she can give him one when she grows up. When she asks for ice cream and says Indu will not allow her to go out, Ritesh promises to bring an ice cream stall to her house. Zoon is thrilled.
Later, Ritesh notices the nanny struggling to open Shakuntala’s clenched fist. He helps and is shocked to see a vermilion box in her hand. Disturbed, he walks away.
At Vivaan’s party, he thanks the media for attending. He spots Vivek and asks about Anjali, but Vivek warns him to stay away from her. Vivaan remains determined. He serves drinks to Sameer and Kadambari, addressing Kadambari as bhabhi, which shocks her. Sameer apologizes on his behalf. Kadambari clarifies their age difference, but Sameer dismisses it.
The man from Indu’s office hands the forged driving license to Sameer, who passes it to Kadambari. She orders her staff to frame Indu as a corrupt officer. Sameer allows the man to enjoy the party. Vivek later tells Indu he dislikes working alongside Ritesh’s family, but Indu advises him not to mix personal issues with professional life.
At home, Indu asks Zoon to stay overnight at Vivek’s place. Zoon excitedly says Ritesh is bringing an ice cream shop. Indu smiles but dismisses it as impossible. Just then, the doorbell rings. Indu opens the door and is shocked to see Ritesh. Moments later, an ice cream stall appears outside. Zoon is overjoyed. Rahul, Anjali, Asha, and Vivek join them.
Ritesh lifts Zoon in his arms, making her laugh. He signals Indu to join, but she refuses. Zoon distributes ice cream to everyone and drags Indu along. During the fun, children accidentally bump into Indu, causing ice cream to splatter on Ritesh’s face. Rahul and Zoon laugh. Ritesh playfully smears ice cream on Indu’s face, and Zoon does the same. They all laugh together.
The next day, shocking news breaks. Anjali shows Indu and Rajender a report accusing Indu of corruption for issuing a license to an underage boy. Kadambari instructs her staff to link this case with Zoon’s custody battle. Swati and Meghna are stunned by the news. Ritesh firmly tells Rahul that Indu would never do such a thing and realizes Kadambari is responsible. He confronts Kadambari, warns her to stop her schemes against Indu, and cautions her about the consequences. Kadambari remains silent.
Precap: Reporters surround Indu, questioning her about the allegations. Ritesh steps in front of her to shield her. Reporters question his relationship with Indu and Zoon, asking whether he is Zoon’s father. Ritesh admits he is not but wishes to become one. When asked if he and Indu are getting married, Ritesh turns to look at Indu, who is left confused.
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