The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai opens with Swarna and Manish drowning in sorrow over Abhir’s absence. Their grief reaches its peak when Manish, overwhelmed with guilt, locks the door and declares his intention to leave the house. “I can’t stay here anymore,” he says, tears streaming down his face. When Armaan questions him, Manish admits that he never considered where Akshara and Abhir would go when he cast them out. “I deserve to be homeless,” he says, adding that a house that cannot protect its own children has no value to him. His guilt weighs heavily, leaving Abhir in tears as he confronts his mother’s perceived abandonment. He laments how can Akshara forget him after having a second child. Was I not good enough?” he asks with raw vulnerability.
Manish and Swarna express deep regret for their past actions, but Abhira consoles them, promising, “We will only have happiness in our family from now on.” Despite the reassurance, Armaan is haunted by Rohit’s earlier words and sheds silent tears. Meanwhile, Sanjay and Kajal stir trouble by mocking Akshara’s two marriages, accusing the Goenka family of bringing nothing but misfortune. Manisha tries to defend them, while Vidya raises concerns about Abhir’s temper. “I don’t want his anger to influence my Daksh,” she says, implying that Abhir’s presence is a threat. Overhearing this, Abhira, furious, drops a vase and declares, “You have no right to decide anything about us.”
Abhir, meanwhile, sets up a tent in the park. He clashes with a guard, only for Armaan to intervene, revealing that he leased the park to ensure Abhira’s safety. Shocked, Abhir questions Armaan’s motivations. “Why would you do this?” he asks, to which Armaan replies, “Because we’re family.” Abhir denies family ties and said that he was raised like an orphan after Abhira abandoned him for Abhira. Armaan then urges Abhir to reconsider his resentment, explaining that Abhira also struggles with rejection. “This isn’t a competition,” he says. “She’s hurting too, and you could be the support she needs.” He also said that Abhira canh also say that Abhir has got love from both fathers. But Abhir, still bitter, rebuffs him, stating, “I don’t want your lectures. Go back to your golden palace.” Hurt, Armaan retorts, “Abhira is unlucky to have siblings like you and Ruhi.”
Later, Abhira approaches Ruhi, resting her head on her shoulder in a plea for unity. “Please talk to Abhir,” she whispers. “Ask him to come back home.” Ruhi, visibly torn, responds with tears, “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” The pain deepens when Ruhi reveals the root of her animosity: “Your mother killed my mom. I have no connection to your brother.” Despite Abhira’s desperate reminder that they share a bond, Ruhi refuses to accept it.
Armaan, burdened by secrets, is confronted by Rohit, who demands the truth be revealed to Abhira. But Armaan, conflicted, pleads for more time. “I’m not strong enough,” Rohit admits, his voice trembling. “I can’t live without my baby.”
As the episode closes, Abhira resolves to bring Abhir back herself, declaring, “We don’t need your love. I’ll remind you what family means.” Her determination is fierce, setting the stage for a gripping reunion amidst the fractured hearts.