Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Kiara is forced to marry someone else, Abhira enters with Abhir’s rishta

In tonight's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai episode, Abhira feels tense as she worries that writing Abhir and Kiara's names on Maira's project might have caused trouble. Armaan approaches her and apologises for arguing with her because of what others said. He requests her to tell Abhir to maintain distance from Kiara, blaming him for the situation Kiara is facing. Abhira questions why Armaan is treating Abhir as if he is only her brother and not his. She asks whether Armaan believes he has no bond with Abhir anymore, but Armaan admits he has lost trust in him after everything that happened.

Armaan Blames Abhir, Abhira Defends Him

Abhira tries to make Armaan understand that she sees Kiara as her own sister and insists that Kiara and Abhir shared a mutual relationship. She asks him to trust Abhir at least once. Armaan refuses, saying girls get emotionally attached easily and accuses Abhir of breaking Kiara's heart. Their argument intensifies when Armaan repeats that Abhir must stay away from Kiara, reminding her that Abhir divorced Kiara long back and cannot be relied upon.

Elsewhere, Madhav notices Manoj drinking excessively and tells him that running away from problems won't help. Manoj breaks down and says no one can understand his pain because his unmarried daughter is expecting a baby. Madhav is taken aback by this revelation.

Abhir Confesses His True Feelings

On the other side, Kaveri tells Manisha to talk Kiara into getting married, saying society won't respect a woman raising a child alone. Manisha agrees that Kiara should consider marriage. Abhira later sits with Abhir and asks whether he wants to marry Kiara out of responsibility. Abhir confesses that he truly fell in love with Kiara without realising when it happened. Abhira asks if he fears Kiara might take the wrong step again, but Abhir denies this and says he genuinely loves her and cannot imagine life without her or the baby.

Kajal then confronts Tanya for hiding the truth and says Kiara shouldn't be encouraged to become a single mother. She brings up Charu and claims Kiara is getting everything that was supposed to be Charu's. Vidya and Kajal insist the world is still not progressive enough to accept such situations openly.

Kiara's Confession

Abhira and Armaan meet Kiara together. Kiara admits she loves Abhir but cannot trust him anymore. She fears he may abandon her and the baby again, saying she barely survived the heartbreak once and doesn't want to take that risk again.

Armaan tries to come up with a plan for Kiara's future, but Abhira tells him she no longer trusts him. Armaan is shocked to hear this. Abhira reminds him how he once misunderstood their relationship and assumed she wanted separation. She says just like they were confused, Kiara and Abhir also love each other, but are scared. Armaan disagrees and argues with her. He then hands Abhira the Supreme Court fellowship form, saying it was their dream, and she can still apply if she chooses to.

Abhira Stands Firm Against Forced Decisions

Tanya decides Kiara must leave the country and starts packing her belongings. Meanwhile, Manisha fixes Kiara's marriage with a divorcee. Krish objects, saying they cannot take such big decisions regarding Kiara's life without thinking. Manisha refuses to budge, while Kaveri says she initially wanted Kiara and Abhir to get married but now supports Manisha's decision.

Tanya urges Kiara to escape before things get worse. Abhira steps in and says Kiara cannot be pushed out like this. Tanya tells Abhira to either support her plan or back off. Abhira refuses to let anyone make decisions on Kiara's behalf. Manisha then says she will talk to Kiara alone.

Precap for the Next Episode

In the precap, Kiara refuses to marry the groom Manisha selected. Abhira arrives with Abhir's marriage proposal for Kiara. Armaan questions Abhira for bringing Abhir's rishta. Abhira replies that since Armaan, despite being Kiara's brother, has chosen to remain silent, she has stepped in to protect Kiara's future.