'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2' 23 May written update: Rio breaks down and plans to leave Shantiniketan after learning truth

In this episode of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', Tulsi tells Rio why she killed Ansh Virani. She says Ansh was trying to harm Nandini, and she doesn't regret what she did. Tulsi explains that she gave birth to Ansh, but he was raised by Gujral, who was against her family. That's why she took action against him. Tulsi tells Rio she couldn't let both Nandini and herself live with Ansh. Rio tells Tulsi to hand over his father to the police. Tulsi tells Rio how she would explain that her own husband tried to harm her. She says she doesn't want her daughter-in-law to be humiliated. Tulsi tells Rio she still dares to protect anyone who tries to harm a girl. Rio calls her God. Tulsi says she is afraid of God, but his father forgot that. She is human, and she did what was right for Nandini.

Rio's anger and pain

Rio asks Tulsi why she didn't go to the police. Tulsi tells him she did surrender to the police. Rio tells Tulsi that if he were a judge, he would punish her because his mother is traumatized and living a fake life because of her actions. He says she didn't think about his mother before taking action against his father. Rio says he is suffering because of her so-called generosity. He admits his father was very bad, but she had no right to harm him. Rio tells Nandini she doesn't need to fear him because he is Rio, not Ansh. He asks Nandini why she didn't stay with his father. He feels ashamed seeing them celebrate after what happened. Rio calls Tulsi pathetic and horrible. He tells Tulsi he doesn't want any relationship with them and tells Karan he is leaving the city with his mother. Niyati sees Rio in Ansh's costume and faints.

Niyati's breakdown

Niyati wakes up and asks Karan what is happening. Karan tells her she is fine now. Nandini sees Niyati holding Karan's hand. Niyati asks Nandini if she has seen her somewhere. Karan asks Niyati how she came here. Niyati tells Karan she lost her keys, so she tracked the location and came here. She saw the same man. The doctor tells Karan that Niyati is traumatized and needs an injection for relief. Tulsi tells Damini to take care of Niyati. Karan asks her to rest. The doctor tells Karan he knows about Niyati's history. If she were alone, no one could help her.

The doctor blames Rio for Niyati's condition. He tells Rio that Niyati is mentally unstable and her health is at risk. The doctor tells Karan to let Niyati stay at the house. This is the only option. Rio tells the doctor he will stay with his mother. The doctor tells Rio he cannot stay with her 24/7. The doctor suggests Niyati should stay and warns them not to tell her anything, or she could suffer a severe attack.

Family is divided

Everyone is shocked. Gautam asks Tulsi why Niyati and Rio will stay here. Sahil and Rio agree with Gautam. Parth asks Tulsi why a stranger will stay with them. Tulsi tells him Rio is Ansh's son. Gayatri agrees with Tulsi.

Nandini tells Karan that Rio and Niyati cannot stay here. She says nobody is thinking about her trauma and reminds Karan what Rio did to her. Karan tells Nandini that Niyati's condition is serious and they cannot live with guilt. He asks Nandini to understand.

Rio wants to leave

Rio is waiting for his mother to get better and doesn't want to stay. Karan asks Rio what he is doing. Rio tells him he is leaving Shantiniketan. Karan asks how he will explain it to him. Rio says he doesn't want any explanation. Karan tells Rio he agrees with him and asks him to give some time. Rio says his mother's condition is getting worse every day. He has loved Karan since childhood, but he and his mother will not stay here.