The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai begins with Armaan discovering a wedding photograph of himself and Abhira. He remarks that Dadi had taken it out of his room earlier. While searching through some boxes, he questions the servant about the other missing pictures. Elsewhere, Abhira gets dressed and is overwhelmed with emotions as memories flood back. She recalls a moment when Armaan had gifted her a nightgown. Teasing him, she had asked if it was for her or a doll. Laughing, he had replied it was for his doll and urged her to try it on. Just then, Charu and Kiara entered, interrupting their private moment. Charu had excused herself, but Kiara had admired the dress, making Abhira uncomfortable. Now, both Armaan and Abhira are lost in their own memories, shedding silent tears.
At the breakfast table, Manish notices Abhira ready for work. Swarna applies a tika on her forehead and feeds her curd for good luck. Abhira assures them she will return from work early to accompany Abhir to the hospital. Manish tells her not to upset her boss, RK, and insists they can manage Abhir in her absence. Meanwhile, Dadi and Krish are in the car, with Krish nervously driving as Dadi comments on his lack of focus. He apologizes, explaining her presence is making him anxious.
On another road, RK is seen riding his bike, Suman, and talking to it fondly. As Krish’s car passes a muddy stretch, mud splashes onto RK, who stops in outrage. Furious, he vows to seek revenge on the “old woman” responsible. Ignoring his shouts, Dadi insists Krish drive faster. Nearby, Abhira struggles to find an auto-rickshaw to reach her destination. Simultaneously, Armaan’s car breaks down, leaving him frustrated and arguing with a mechanic over the phone. Abhira overhears and approaches to help. Fixing the car herself, she left, but Armaan honks the horn as she steps away.
While on a call with Manish, Abhira informs him about the delay in finding an auto and assures him she will manage. Manish instructs her to focus on work while they take Abhir to the hospital. As Abhira waits, a passerby warns her about robbers in the area. With no other option, she accepts a ride in Armaan’s car. He silently fastens her seatbelt, and they came closer. The soft strains of Ishq Wala Mantar play in the background as the two drive off in silence.
Meanwhile, Dadi and Krish discover the word “Buddhi” scrawled on their car windshield. Outraged, Dadi instructs Krish to find the culprit behind the insult.
Abhira receives a call and suddenly asks Armaan to stop at a temple. Though he pretends not to care, but he couldn’t control his curiosity, and he follows her discreetly. She meets a lawyer, but Armaan keeps his distance, whispering to himself that he has distanced her for a reason and she should be left alone. At another location, Sanjay reveals that someone had written the offensive word “Buddhi” on the car. Rohit and Krish laugh about it, with Rohit joking that Dadi could easily pass for 40. Aryan insists she looks 30, and Kiara agrees, calling her youthful enough to compete with Gen Z. Their teasing draws a smile from Dadi, who appreciates the light-hearted moment.
At the temple, Manisha approaches Abhira and Abhira asks about Vidya’s well-being. She advises that Vidya might find joy in cooking and assures Manisha it could help her heal emotionally. Manisha dismisses her concern, arguing that Vidya has everything she needs, unlike Abhira, who lacks a stable job. She also suggests Abhira reconsider her stance on Armaan. However, Abhira firmly replies that her relationship with him is over. With tears in her eyes, she declares that he left her, and there is no hope for reconciliation.
The episode concludes with both Armaan and Abhira grappling with their emotions, their unresolved feelings casting long shadows over their lives.