Maira and Mukti send Abhira and Armaan on a baking date in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode, tensions rise as Abhira firmly tells Armaan to take both his money and his advice elsewhere. She makes it clear that she does not need anything from him. Her anger turns into shock when she suddenly sees Vidya standing there. Vidya's face hardens the moment she spots Abhira. Not wanting the situation to escalate further, Abhira asks Armaan to leave immediately. Armaan walks away with Vidya, leaving Abhira disturbed.

Meanwhile, Meher loses her temper at her manager for misleading her. She scolds him for telling her that Abhira has only one child and that Mukti is her only daughter. Meher insists that Vani should actually be with Abhira and realises there is more to the story than she was told. Determined to uncover the truth, she warns her manager to get his facts right and decides to investigate the matter herself.

Back at home, Nilesh tries to console Abhira. He tells her that Armaan did not seem completely heartless and that perhaps he might soften with time. Abhira responds bitterly, saying stones never melt. However, Nilesh reminds her that Armaan has witnessed their struggles and hard work, and that might influence his thinking.

On the other side, Vidya questions Armaan about how he managed to reach Abhira. Armaan, irritated, asks why she is interrogating him. Vidya cautions him that if Abhira has managed to reconnect with him, it may not be long before she reaches Maira as well. She warns that Abhira has a history of not prioritising Maira and urges Armaan to think carefully. Her words leave Armaan visibly shaken.

At school, Maira looks around for Mukti. Coincidentally, Meher also plans to meet Mukti and even mentions Vani's name in front of her. Mukti is startled on hearing it, but does not recognise Meher. Meher feels relieved that Vani has no memory of her.

Elsewhere, Radhe publicly insults Abhira. After seeing her interaction with Armaan, he questions her integrity and suggests she may align with Armaan for financial gain. Nilesh immediately defends Abhira. Radhe continues provoking her, but Abhira refuses to tolerate the humiliation. In a bold move, she throws black oil on Radhe's face and sternly warns him not to cross his limits again. Furious, Radhe threatens that he will deal with her later. Abhira then asks everyone to disperse and even tells Nilesh to leave her alone.

In the classroom, Maira anxiously waits for Mukti. Mukti finally enters, looking upset and emotionally drained. She accidentally trips and falls, and some students begin laughing at her. Maira steps forward and confronts them. She questions Rehan about his recent social media post on kindness and reminds another girl about her comment that kindness matters most. She points out their hypocrisy as they laugh at someone's fall. Maira firmly declares that no one will make fun of Mukti again. Mukti, however, feels embarrassed and scared. Maira gently asks her if she wants to go back to her room to feel better.

At home, Abhira breaks down emotionally. She reflects on how Armaan's return has once again put her under scrutiny. She wonders why sorrow keeps following her and why she cannot escape the pain. Kaveri attempts to find some inner calm amidst the chaos. Madhav advises Krish not to let professional disagreements ruin his personal relationships. He urges Manisha to help mend things. Krish asks if Armaan has returned. Just then, Vidya comes back and immediately calls Abhira, warning her to stay away from Armaan.

Madhav tries to reason with Abhira. She informs Vidya that Armaan was the one who came to meet her and asks her to stop him from approaching her again. Madhav tells Vidya that it is unfair to blame others for Armaan's actions. He points out that it cannot be that everyone is wrong and only Armaan is right.

Finally, Abhira calls Armaan directly and firmly tells him to stay away from her. She warns that if he continues interfering in her life, the consequences will not be good for either of them. Armaan is left stunned by her strong words.

In the precap, Mukti asks Maira what she is busy doing. Maira excitedly reveals that she is booking bakery coaching sessions for Armaan so he can unwind and relax. Mukti shares that her mother works tirelessly and she wants to bring some happiness and fun into her life too. Maira then mentions that the bakery coaching is meant for couples. Mukti wonders whether sending them together might create an awkward situation. Later, both Abhira and Armaan are shocked when they unexpectedly come face-to-face at the bakery coaching class.

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