Anupama arrives carrying ice cream, catching everyone’s attention. She instructs Dimpy to give ice cream to the kids and lock their room door. Toshu confronts Anupama, revealing that Anuj fired him from his job. Anupama responds sarcastically, unimpressed by Toshu news. Toshu, in return, questions her motherhood once again.

A heated argument ensues between Toshu, Vanraj, and Anupama. Anupama condemns Toshu for his wrongdoing, challenging him for being a morally deficient individual. Toshu retaliates by labeling Anupama as a ‘bad mother,’ provoking her further. Anupama staunchly defends herself, stating that she’d rather be a ‘bad mother’ than condone his misconduct and bad behavior. Toshu adds fuel to the fire by mentioning Aadhya’s negative opinion of Anupama’s mothering skills, with Vanraj’ concurrence.

Vanraj accuses Anupama of instigating Titu, alleging that she conspired to encourage him to elope with Dimpy if the family didn’t accept their marriage. The family is taken aback by this revelation. Anupama vehemently denies the accusation, urging Vanraj to seek the truth instead of jumping to conclusions. This sparks a heated argument between them, with Anupama asserting her right to determine her own fate, contrary to Vanraj interference.

Baapuji surprises Anupama with balloons, urging her to release her pent-up anger by bursting them. An emotional Anupama, still reeling from Vanraj’s accusations, bursts the balloons. Baapuji consoles her and they sit down to talk. Baapuji apologizes for causing trouble in her life but Anupama reassures him that they are not a burden.

Anupama confides in Baapuji about her concerns, showing him the cooking competition pamphlet. She expresses her fear of participating but Baapuji encourages her, reminding her of her culinary skills and motherly instincts. He motivates her to pursue her dream for her restaurant, reassuring her that she can impress anyone with her cooking.

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Reflecting on her past struggles, particularly Yashdeep predicament due to a loan, Anupama contemplates the prize money. Baapuji encourages her to pursue her dream and fill out the competition form. With his blessings, Anupama fills out the form and submits it, leaving everyone curious about her decision to participate.