The episode is titled “The Web of Lies,” focusing on the cracks appearing in Saumya’s fake pregnancy and Adit’s increasing hostility toward his family.
The Master of Manipulation
The episode opens with Saumya acting as the “perfect bahu” in Mangal’s absence. She attempts to cook for Adit, but intentionally makes a mess and pretends to feel faint, forcing Adit to dote on her. Adit, blinded by the prospect of a son, tells his mother Kusum that Saumya is the priority now. He even suggests renaming the house, which deeply wounds Kusum and makes her realize that Adit is completely under Saumya’s spell.
Lakshmi’s Sting Operation
Lakshmi reaches the “City Care Clinic” where the ultrasound was purportedly done. She disguises herself and manages to get into the records room. She finds that Saumya’s name isn’t in the digital database for that day. However, just as she is about to take a photo of the logbook, the clinic’s head doctor—who is Saumya’s accomplice—enters. Lakshmi narrowly escapes, but she manages to snatch a blank letterhead and a stamp from the doctor’s desk.
The “Miscarriage” Plot
Back at the house, Saumya realizes that Kusum is watching her every move and that Mangal’s 48-hour deadline is a trap. She knows she can’t sustain a fake pregnancy for nine months. She decides to stage a “fall” from the stairs to blame it on Mangal’s “negative energy” in the house or an accidental push from Kusum. She spreads oil on the top step, planning to “lose the baby” and gain Adit’s permanent sympathy while making Mangal the villain.
Mangal’s Silent Return
The climax occurs when Saumya prepares to take her “fall.” Just as she is about to slip, Mangal enters through the front door. Seeing the oil on the stairs, Mangal quickly uses a rug to cover the patch, unintentionally saving Saumya from a real injury. Adit rushes out, thinking Mangal has returned to beg for forgiveness, but Mangal stands firm. She produces a recorder she left hidden in the living room, which has captured Saumya talking to her friend about “the fake report.”
Major Highlights
- The Deception: Saumya plays the victim to win over Adit, while planning a fake accident to end the “pregnancy” lie.
- The Evidence: Lakshmi finds proof that Saumya was never a patient at the clinic.
- The Near-Miss: Mangal returns just in time to prevent Saumya’s staged fall, but also brings a secret weapon.
- The Audio Proof: Mangal reveals she left a voice recorder in the house, capturing Saumya’s confession.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Adit refuses to listen to the audio recording, claiming it is “AI-generated” or fake. However, Lakshmi arrives with the clinic’s real logbook. Cornered, Saumya claims she did it all because she “loves Adit too much,” and Adit makes the shocking decision to leave the house with Saumya forever.
