The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai begins with Kartik's cousin feeling bad upon hearing the news about the divorce. Surekha goes to console.

Naitik informs Kartik about returning to Udaipur and tells him that Naksh won't be needing help from them. Kartik starts to think of Naira. Manish sees him upset and asks him as to why did they agree to a divorce if they miss each other so much. Naira returns to Udaipur and recalls her past. Bhabimaa and Devyaani are in tears seeing her.

 Swarna arranges for a lawyer for Kartik and tells him about the proceedings. Kartik calls Naira and asks her if she too had hired one. Kartik tries to find out the real reason behind her coming back home. He feels sad for thinking about her. Naira, too, gets emotional as she sees Akshara's photo.

Naksh thanks Naitik for coming back to help him. Naira meets Anmol, who asks her for help. Mansi too asks Kartik to help. Both of them tell Naira and Kartik about wanting to marry someone but refuse to reveal the name. They want Naira and Kartik to help them in convincing their respective families.