We see that Devika and dadi are on Ayush’s side to help him reveal Rishi’s innocence but he doesn’t have a proof yet. Devika overhears Sonal and Malishka discussing Balvinder.

Rishi is drowned in deep guilt and Malishka is taking advantage of his situation. Further, Kiran gives Rishi an ultimatun to decide whether he will marry Malishka. 

Chachi wants to get rid of Lakshmi and thus traps her in a drama. The fake pandit reveals a dosha in Neha's marriage if Lakshmi isn't married off earlier. 

Even though Rishi is tying the knot with Malisha, he is unhappy about losing Lakshmi. Rishi is marrying Malishka out of guilt but is unable to let go of Lakhmi. 

Chachi is hell bent on getting rid of Lakshmi and thus gets her distracted in her drama. The Pandit says there will be a dosha in Neha’s marriage if Lakhmi’s wedding doesn’t happen before hers.

Rishi is emotionally broken as Lakshmi misunderstands him. He is unaware of how he got carried away with Malishka and is badly hurt by his defamation. 

Sonal traps Lakshmi in emotional drama and brings her to Oberoi Mansion. Lakshmi further tries to convince Rishi to marry Malishka since her dignity is at stake and thus cannot ditch her. 

The pundit arrives to fix Neha's wedding, but he has secretly been bribed by chachi.

We see that Lakshmi moved to Rano’s house post her divorce and Rano considers Lakshmi and her sisters a burden. However, she brings a happy news to Lakshmi about marrying Neha.

Rishi and Lakshmi are separated but they still love each other. However, Malishka created such big misunderstanding in Lakshmi's mind for Rishi that she refuses to patch up.