Anupamaa: Prem keeps his link to a mysterious girl hidden from Anupama

Tonight's Anupamaa episode begins with Mahi questioning Anupama about her whereabouts. Anupama explains that she had gone to withdraw cash from the ATM. Toshu, surprised, suggests that an online transaction could have been done instead. However, Anupama clarifies that she needed cash to pay someone's salary. She proceeds to hand over the salary to Rahi, who takes the money but immediately returns it to Anupama, saying that children should give salaries to their mothers. Anupama gets emotional at Rahi's words and agrees to hold onto the cash, but insists that it belongs to Rahi.

Next, Anupama gives Prem his salary. Prem refuses, stating that since he lives and eats there, he doesn't need the money. Anupama reminds him that he might need to send money to his family, but Prem reveals that he is an orphan. Anupama gently questions him about his family, and Prem explains that he has no relatives and has always been alone.

Toshu, observing the exchange, tells Pakhi that he doesn't believe Prem's story. Pakhi questions Toshu's suspicion, but he insists something is off. Toshu directly asks Prem how it's possible for him to have no one. Prem calmly responds, saying he has lived on his own since childhood and has no connections. He adds that he considers Anupama's family as his own. Anupama assures Prem that the money is his and tells him to come to her whenever he needs it. She also asks him to accompany her to the market, and the two leave together.

While at the market, Anupama expresses her happiness over the increasing business opportunities they are receiving. Prem optimistically predicts that their venture will succeed, especially since Anupama has Rahi with her. Anupama praises Mahi and Rahi for their talent, to which Prem compares Mahi to Anupama and describes Rahi as strong, independent, and exceptional. Anupama asks Prem about his future plans, and he shares his dream of opening a café someday. Curiously, she once again asks if he truly has no family. Prem reassures her that it's okay to ask and confirms that he doesn't have anyone. He questions if she doubts him, but Anupama insists that she trusts him completely.

Meanwhile, Mahi tells Pakhi that Anupama took Prem along to discuss something about her. Pakhi speculates that Anupama might have brought up Rahi during the conversation.

Elsewhere, Pari teases Rahi, asking if anyone proposed to her as she looks so beautiful. Rahi becomes visibly unsettled, unable to focus, as memories of Prem's proposal flood her mind.

Later, while Prem parks the car, Anupama notices a girl about to meet with an accident and rushes to save her. The girl faints, and when Prem returns, he sees the girl but quickly hides. Anupama revives the girl by splashing water on her face. Once conscious, the girl begins to cry and picks up her phone, revealing a wallpaper with a photo of her and Prem together. Without saying anything, she hurriedly leaves the scene.

When Anupama and Prem return home, Mahi eagerly asks Anupama if she spoke to Prem. Anupama advises Mahi to be patient but privately feels uneasy. She recalls Prem's comments about Mahi and Rahi and senses that something is amiss.

Meanwhile, Prem calls the girl who fainted and expresses concern for her well-being, urging her to take care of herself because she matters to him. Just then, Rahi appears, and Prem quickly disconnects the call. Rahi, lost in thought, almost trips, but Prem catches her. Her shawl gets caught on his watch, and she carefully untangles it.

Anupama arrives at that moment and asks what's going on. Prem calmly responds that they were discussing business orders. Later, Rahi struggles to sleep and begins avoiding Prem's calls.

Precap for the next episode:

In the precap, Rahi firmly tells Prem that she doesn't love him. Meanwhile, a group of thieves attacks Prem, leaving him beaten.