Anupamaa: Choti Anu goes missing, will be found with Anupamaa in an orphanage

Anuj expresses his love for Choti Anu (CA) before her departure to the Shah house. Ankush reassures him not to worry, as Kavya will take care of CA. Barkha sympathizes with CA and shares her concerns with Adhik. Adhik agrees and sees CA's move to the Shah house as an opportunity for them. Barkha acknowledges the positive impact it may have on CA, but expresses her worries that Anuj, who was previously focused on Maaya and CA, will now shift his attention back to work and uncover their wrongdoings. Adhik agrees that it would be detrimental for them if that happens. Pakhi overhears their conversation and confronts them, criticizing their inhumane behavior. 

She threatens to expose the truth to Anuj. Adhik responds by twisting Pakhi's arm, stating that revealing the news would only cause emotional distress for Anuj, and he will manipulate the situation to his advantage. Pakhi asserts that their deceitful tactics won't work for long, and they will eventually face the consequences of their sins.

Meanwhile, CA enjoys playing with Pari. Toshu takes them to the terrace to continue their playtime. Leela and Dimpy immediately voice their disapproval, believing that CA shouldn't have been brought there. Vanraj and Hasmukh question their concerns, assuming that CA would feel happy with Pari's company. Leela explains that if anything were to happen to CA while she is at their house, Anuj wouldn't spare them. She believes that if an accident were to occur, it would be considered their fault. Therefore, they should make efforts to send CA back to Anuj's place as soon as possible. Dimpy asks for how long CA will stay with them, to which Kavya suggests it could be indefinitely. Adhik and Barkha discuss ways to prevent Anuj from returning to the office. In front of them, Pakhi instructs a servant to bring Anuj's official files since he wants to rejoin the office. Adhik reacts negatively, while Barkha acknowledges that he triggered Pakhi and brought trouble upon themselves.

Kavya and Kinjal prepare a cake for CA. Kavya expresses that she may not be Anupama but can still provide a motherly figure for CA. Vanraj mentions that Pakhi sent CA's clothes and books and inquires about her whereabouts. Kavya explains that CA is playing with Pari. Leela informs them that CA is not there anymore. Toshu returns and reveals that CA is missing. Leela admonishes them, stating that she had already warned them. Vanraj and Toshu rush out to search for her. Anuj wakes up, calling out for CA, but then realizes that she is at the Shah house. He receives a message informing him that CA is missing. Vanraj and Toshu return home, unsuccessful in their search. Anuj arrives with his family. Barkha berates Kavya for her irresponsibility. Kavya defends herself, explaining that CA was on the terrace with Pari, and she doesn't know when CA left home. Barkha continues yelling at Kavya to provoke Anuj.

Anuj receives a message stating that his daughter has been spotted in Mumbai. He is shocked to learn that CA is back at the orphanage. He remarks that the story has come full circle. Anuj and Vanraj rush to Mumbai. The Shahs pray for CA's safe return. Anuj and Vanraj arrive at the orphanage and are astounded to see Anupama singing a lullaby to CA. Vanraj records the scene and sends it to the Shahs. They inquire how Anupama ended up there since she was supposed to be in Mumbai. Anuj asks if she is okay and reminds her that she had already boarded the flight to the USA. Anupama feels weak and collapses onto Anuj, urging him to take her home.

Preview: Anupama returns home and recites a poem, expressing how she sacrificed her dreams for her family. CA is thrilled to have her "Yashoda Maiya" back. Angry Gurumaa instructs Nakul to find out Anupama's whereabouts and declares that she will speak directly to Anupama now.