The episode begins with Anupama watching Aadhya on the bus. Ansh teases Anupama, saying she can’t stop staring at Aadhya. Anupama replies that she just wants to look at her daughter’s face—after all, she’s seeing her after many years. As Aadhya sleeps, her head rests on Anupama’s shoulder. Ansh snaps a photo of them, and Anupama smiles for the picture.
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Meanwhile, Mahi and Pari are decorating a floral rangoli to welcome Aadhya. Pakhi comments that they were never welcomed like this. Toshu jokes that she should go away and return after a few years if she wants such a welcome. Dolly questions whether the girl is really Choti Anu. Toshu calls her an outsider and criticizes Anupama for bringing her when the family is already struggling. Baa reminds them that it was Vanraj and Toshu who sold the house to a builder, and it was Anupama who fought and got it back—so who are they to question her? Pakhi expresses worry about the girl possibly being a fraud. Baa dismisses it, saying they don’t have any treasure to be stolen. Dolly adds that even if she turns out to be fake, she must not be Choti. Toshu says he’ll ask Anupama to prove that Aadhya is really her daughter. Baa tells him to focus on his food orders instead.
On the bus, Aadhya wakes up and questions why Anupama didn’t wake her. Anupama replies that she was simply doing her duty as a mother. Ansh asks how she ended up here. Aadhya, with tears in her eyes, says she is “Rahi” and has cut ties with everyone after her father’s passing. Anupama offers her theplas, reminding her she used to love them. But Aadhya insists she’s no longer connected to her and warns Anupama not to get close. She says she’s only coming with her because of a deal, and if Anupama interferes, she’ll create chaos at Krishna Kunj that Anupama will regret. Anupama looks worried, while Ansh tastes the thepla and says it’s delicious.
Baa prays for peace and begs God to somehow stop Aadhya from coming home. The bus halts at a Dhaba, and the driver tells everyone to use the restroom before reaching Ahmedabad. Aadhya gets off, saying she’s heading to the bathroom and tells Anupama to leave her alone. Ansh wonders aloud why Aadhya speaks so rudely, but Anupama doesn’t have an answer. She tells him to ask her directly, though he refuses.
Aadhya speaks to God, feeling upset about the situation. She questions why she has to deal with a woman she doesn’t want to see, and worries about the kids and Vyas uncle managing without her. Anupama debates whether to check on her, but decides not to interfere. Meanwhile, Aadhya considers running away because she doesn’t want to go to Ahmedabad.
Inside the restroom, Anupama accidentally bumps into another woman, unaware that Aadhya is secretly hiding there. Aadhya sneaks out while Anupama apologizes to the woman. Realizing she’s gone, Anupama panics and calls out “Rahi…Choti.” Aadhya is already running away when Prem arrives and stops her. She’s surprised and asks what he’s doing there. He smiles and jokes about her trying to escape. Anupama, outside, bumps into Ansh and spills tea. She tearfully tells him that Aadhya is missing again and blames herself, feeling unworthy of being a mother.
Prem stops Aadhya from leaving. She angrily asks him to let go. He says he’s not her helper but Anupama’s guide—her “Saarthi.” He promised to reunite mother and daughter, and says when kids act stubborn, they should be taken straight to their mother. Aadhya demands he release her hand.
Back at home, Toshu practices lying to Anupama. Kinjal calls him out, saying he’s just scared of her. She advises him to tell the truth, but Toshu says he doesn’t want to stress her. Kinjal suggests he come up with a better excuse.
Anupama tells Ansh to look for Aadhya, crying that her daughter has left her once again. She begs him not to let her go. Just then, Prem arrives holding Aadhya’s hand. He jokes that she was trying to run but then claims she was only looking for her mom. Ansh asks if Prem had been following them. Prem explains his jeep broke down, so he caught their bus. He says he’ll now travel with them.
Back at home, Ishani is visibly anxious. She ignores a call. Mahi and Pari check on her, and Mahi offers to make coffee. Ishani brushes them off. Mahi reminds her that Aadhya is arriving today. Ishani grumbles that Aadhya will steal all of Anupama’s love and attention. Pakhi tries to calm her down. When asked about her plans, Ishani snaps, asking if she’s a schoolgirl who has to report everything. She storms off.
Kinjal remarks that her daughter Pari is nothing like Ishani and says now Pakhi will understand how Anupama felt when she was disrespected. Pakhi dismisses her comment and insists she’ll handle her own daughter. Pari worries that the family’s mood is so bad, they might not be able to give Aadhya a proper welcome.
On the bus, Prem takes a photo. Ansh asks about his job, and Prem says he performs musical plays with a team. When asked where he lives, he says he moves from place to place. His true passion, he reveals, is cooking. Aadhya mocks him, saying he probably only cuts vegetables. Anupama asks if he really loves cooking. Prem confirms that he studied hotel management and learned various cuisines—he believes it’s all about the right spices. Ansh jokes and calls him “Prem Masala.” Other passengers ask Ansh to sit down, and Aadhya tells Prem to return to his seat.
As the bus nears Ahmedabad, Anupama silently vows not to let her daughter slip away again. They take a taxi to Krishna Kunj. Prem praises the house and prays for Aadhya and Anupama’s reunion. Ansh excitedly jumps out and calls everyone to come outside, saying they’ve brought good news. Dolly looks anxious. Anupama asks Aadhya to come out. She steps out, and memories with the children flood her mind. Anupama grows emotional seeing her. Ansh calls the Krishna Kunj residents. Aadhya, with tears in her eyes, says quietly: “When you aren’t mine, how can your family be mine?”
UPCOMING
Aadhya swings carelessly as Baa watches with concern. Ansh presents a cake, saying “Welcome back,” but Aadhya angrily smashes it, declaring she hates the memories and her own name. She wipes her hands on the sofa and coldly instructs them to clean it in the washing machine. Pakhi demands that Anupama disown Aadhya, to which Anupama replies she should have disowned Toshu and Pakhi instead. When Dolly points out Aadhya is adopted, Anupama firmly states, “She is my Kanha.”
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