The latest episode of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ begins with Abhira getting emotional as she sees Maira from a distance. She recalls and has flashbacks from her childhood. She then suddenly remembers Armaan asking her to stay away from their daughter for her happiness. Maira senses that someone is watching her, making Abhira run away before she can spot her mother.
Meanwhile, Mukti celebrates after Abhira leaves her with some home-cooked food. She bumps into Maira, and the box falls, leaving Mukti angry.
Abhira records a video for Maira
Later on, Abhira is seen talking to an image of Maira on her laptop screen and recording a message for her daughter. She says that she watched her from afar, and she is wondering if her daughter has gotten so thin over time. She looks at Maira’s photo and then asks her if she has stopped eating junk food.
She talks about how much she wants to hug her daughter; however, she remembers that she hates her mother. She also recalls that Kaveri told her that the doctor told them that Maira needs to be kept away from stress, which is why she stayed away.
Mukti confronts Maira
Back at the hostel, Mukti confronts Maira and asks her what problem she has with saying sorry to anyone.
Maira, however, tells her that she did not make any mistake. As the two continue to argue, the matron calls out Maira’s full name. Hearing Poddar, Mukti starts getting flashbacks of the past and has a panic attack. Maira sees all of this and tries to help Mukti, who refuses it. She takes her medication and starts missing Abhira.
Abhira, who is unaware of what has happened, recalls how it is good that Vani (Mukti) does not remember anything from her past. She wonders how she has to stay away from everyone in order to keep both Mukti and Vani safe.
Abhira and Armaan imagine one another
Back in their homes, Armaan and Abhira imagine the other person in front of them and confront them about all that has happened in the past. Armaan taunts Abhira about raising someone else’s daughter after abandoning her own, while Abhira tells Armaan that he cannot buy peace for Maira and blames him for ruining her life. The two become restless in their homes and worry about Maira’s well-being.
The promo for the next episode shows Armaan’s tire getting punctured. He arrives at the garage that he has been trying to get rid of because of the development project. However, he is left shocked when he and Abhira make eye contact.