The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai begins with Shivani getting emotional as she finally sees Armaan again. He admits that he took too long to come back, but Shivani refuses to hold on to the past. Armaan wants to take her to the Poddar house, believing she should be surrounded by love and respect. However, Shivani refuses and experiences a panic attack.
Abhira warns Armaan that Kaveri will never accept Shivani, making it nearly impossible to bring her home. She also expresses concern for Vidya and Madhav. Despite this, Armaan is determined and insists that Shivani needs proper medical care and support. He remains firm in his decision to take her to the Poddar house. Abhira strongly opposes his choice, but Armaan urges Shivani to trust him. After some hesitation, she finally agrees to face the family.
Abhira, however, feels Armaan is rushing things. He asks for her support, but she remains torn between him and her family. Amidst the tension, Armaan unexpectedly confesses that he no longer wants to go through with their divorce and asks Abhira to cancel it. To his surprise, Abhira also refuses to separate from him. She expresses her desire to spend more time together. Their feelings bring them closer, and they embrace each other warmly.
Meanwhile, Abhir informs Kiara that, for the time being, she will have to manage with Abhira’s clothes. Kiara, however, insists that he take her shopping instead. Abhir explains that he needs time to adjust to their situation. When he tells her to sleep on the bed, Kiara playfully calls him “filmy” and remains hopeful that he will fall in love with her one day. However, Abhir finds himself lost in thoughts of Charu.
Later, Armaan and Abhira discuss Shivani, realizing they must tell her the truth that she is Armaan’s wife, not RK’s. Before they can do so, RK arrives home. Armaan expresses gratitude for RK’s unwavering support in taking care of Shivani. He acknowledges that no amount of gratitude will be enough to repay him. In response, RK makes a shocking demand, he tells Armaan to choose between Abhira and Shivani.
RK accuses Armaan of taking everything away, from him. He reminds him that the Poddars abandoned Shivani when she was fighting for her life. He further claims that Armaan’s actions are responsible for breaking the family apart. He insists that both Abhira and Shivani have suffered because of the Poddars.
Armaan refuses to accept RK’s perspective, asserting that neither Abhira nor Shivani are objects that can be controlled. RK, however, pushes him further, stating that if Armaan divorces Abhira, she will eventually fall in love with someone else perhaps even him. RK gives Armaan an ultimatum, forcing him to make a choice between Abhira and Shivani.