In the latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai Armaan struggles with the thought that Abhira influenced Kajal to speak. He wants to call her but hesitates. Before he can decide, Abhira calls him first. This makes him wonder if they have a deep, unspoken connection. She excitedly tells him that the Goenkas have agreed to Charu and Abhir’s marriage. Armaan, relieved, shares that the Poddars have also given their approval. He mentions that Kajal supported Charu, standing up for her in a crucial moment. Just as they are talking, Abhira receives another call and this time its again from RK. Armaan feels a wave of irritation but stays quiet.
Meanwhile, Sanjay questions Kaveri’s decision to approve the alliance. Kaveri, however, has bigger concerns. She receives a threatening call from Sachin, who demands money in exchange for information about Shivani. Fear grips her, and she decides to keep this hidden from Armaan and Madhav. Armaan notices her tense behavior and asks if something is wrong. She dismisses his concerns, saying, “The past never truly leaves us.”
Abhira shares the news of the wedding with Shivani and RK. Shivani playfully asks Abhira to scold RK for leaving the house in a mess. Despite being advised to rest, she insists on cooking. In a vulnerable moment, she opens up about her fears. Her words make Abhira and RK feel guilty. RK confesses that he dreads the return of Shivani’s biological son, fearing it might change their bond forever. To prevent any unwanted revelations, Abhira decides not to invite RK and Shivani to the wedding.
Later, Armaan finds himself thinking about Abhira. He goes for a jog to clear his mind. Suddenly, Abhira stumbles and falls straight into his arms. He urges her to take care of herself, but he brushes off her concern, reminding her about their impending divorce. She playfully teases him, promising to arrive early for their next meeting, hinting at his eagerness to finalize everything.
Kajal feels grateful to Ruhi for helping with the wedding preparations. However, she can’t hide her disappointment that the rest of the family isn’t as involved. Vidya, seeing Kajal’s efforts, decides to step in and contribute to Charu’s wedding.
Armaan remains suspicious of Kaveri’s distracted behavior. She makes an excuse about visiting the temple. He offers to drop her off, but she quickly declines.
Later, Kaveri discovers that years ago, Shivani had gone missing but was saved by a boy. Determined to find out more, she hires someone to investigate the matter. Meanwhile, Abhira senses something is off. She secretly follows Kaveri and is stunned to see her handing over money to a man, instructing him to keep the information hidden from Armaan.
In the coming days, tensions rise. Madhav urges Armaan to mend things with Abhira. Before Armaan can process this advice, he is hit with shocking news—RK has proposed to Abhira. The revelation leaves him completely stunned.