The episode, titled “The Forbidden Wing,” explores the tension between Vasudha’s innocence and the dark history of the mansion.
The Investigation Begins
Following the discovery of the hidden portrait, Vasudha is unable to sleep. She notices her father, Hanumant, acting extremely nervous every time she mentions the “restricted wing.” Early in the morning, Vasudha sneaks back toward the room. She finds that the door has been heavily padlocked overnight. However, she finds a small, rusted silver anklet dropped near the doorstep—an anklet that looks identical to the one she wears.
Devansh’s Dilemma
Devansh confronts his mother, Chandrika Devi, about her extreme reaction to Vasudha entering the old wing. Chandrika dismisses it as “maintaining the sanctity of the house,” but Devansh isn’t convinced. He starts digging through the old family archives and finds that a name has been systematically erased from the family tree from exactly twenty-two years ago—the same year Vasudha was born.
The Public Humiliation
To distract Vasudha from her questions, Chandrika assigns her a grueling task: polishing the entire grand staircase before the arrival of the “Trustees.” While Vasudha is working, Kavita (the jealous relative) trips her, causing the polish to spill over the expensive Persian rugs. Chandrika uses this as an excuse to punish Vasudha by making her stand in the courtyard under the sun. Devansh intervenes, not by defying his mother, but by standing in the sun with Vasudha, much to the shock of the entire household.
The Hidden Letter
While standing in the courtyard, Vasudha notices a loose brick near the base of an old fountain. She finds a weathered, plastic-wrapped letter hidden inside. Before she can read it, the episode ends with Hanumant snatching the letter from her hand, his face pale with fear, as he whispers, “If they find this, we are both dead, Vasudha.”
Major Highlights
- The Clue: Vasudha finds a silver anklet that suggests a personal connection to the forbidden room.
- The Erasure: Devansh discovers that someone was “removed” from the Chauhan family history 22 years ago.
- The Solidarity: Devansh stands with Vasudha during her punishment, signaling his growing respect and affection for her.
- The Secret Letter: A hidden message is found, but Hanumant’s reaction suggests the truth is dangerous.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Hanumant tries to burn the letter, but Vasudha saves a fragment of it. The fragment contains the words “The true heir of Chauhan…” Meanwhile, Chandrika Devi announces a sudden marriage alliance for Devansh to keep him away from Vasudha’s influence.
