Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Ruhi to get attached to Abhira’s baby and refuse to give it up, Armaan fears

Star Plus' Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai recently took a five-month leap, bringing subtle yet significant changes. While Armaan’s relationship with the Poddars remains unchanged, a few developments have taken place. Post-leap, Armaan and Abhira’s lives have seen a transformation—Armaan now runs a travel agency, and Abhira sports a fresh look with long hair. Their fully furnished home reflects their improved financial stability.

However, the biggest twist comes with Abhira and Armaan’s final IVF attempt failing, prompting the doctor to suggest surrogacy. While Ruhi has agreed to be their surrogate, Armaan fears she may grow emotionally attached to the baby, leading to complications in the future.

In the upcoming episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ruhi finally expresses her desire to be the surrogate for Abhira and Armaan’s child, leaving them both stunned. While Abhira feels a glimmer of hope at the possibility of starting a family, Armaan is completely against Ruhi and Rohit’s decision. Ruhi explains her reasons, recalling how both Abhira and Armaan took care of Daksh when she was in a coma, especially Abhira, who selflessly handed Daksh over to her after learning the truth. Rohit reveals that he discovered this information at the hospital and shared it with Ruhi, who then made the decision herself. He also presents a contract, asking them to sign it, but Armaan is displeased.

Armaan confronts Rohit about the contract, questioning why conditions are being placed on their relationship again when everything was going smoothly. Rohit clarifies that the contract is not about conditions but about providing clarity, ensuring that there are no complications in the future. He reassures them that the child will be theirs in every way and that the decision to reveal the truth about surrogacy will be entirely up to them.

Turning to Ruhi, Armaan expresses his concerns about the complexity of the IVF process, pregnancy, and delivery, questioning whether she is ready to endure the pain and discomfort for them. Ruhi insists that she wants to do this for them. She explains that since Daksh is still young, she has no immediate concerns about his studies or school, making this the perfect time to proceed with the procedure. Armaan remains skeptical, asking if they truly understand the gravity of their decision and how their family members will react once they find out. Rohit reminds him that he is worrying about people who have never considered his happiness and urges him to stop thinking about the Poddars. He points out that the time they spent with Daksh was one of the happiest phases of their lives and questions whether they wouldn’t want to experience that joy permanently. He encourages Armaan to accept the happiness coming their way.

Despite their efforts to convince him, Armaan remains opposed to the idea of surrogacy. Ruhi and Rohit ask them to think it over before leaving. Once they depart, Abhira breaks down, trying to persuade Armaan by emphasising that the contract ensures there will be no complications.

However, Armaan argues that emotions cannot be controlled by a contract and questions whether Ruhi, after carrying the baby in her womb, would truly be able to detach herself and hand the child over to them so easily. He firmly believes that this will not be the case.

Abhira, desperate, pleads that this is their last hope, but Armaan believes that this is not hope—it is a lifelong burden of gratitude. He refuses to live his life under Ruhi and Rohit’s obligation. Abhira, however, is willing to pay any price for their baby. As she breaks down, expressing her deep desire for their child, Armaan remains firm, convinced that surrogacy will only create complications and strain their relationships with Ruhi and Rohit. Apologising, he ultimately decides that Ruhi cannot be their surrogate.

For those unaware, we have already exclusively revealed the upcoming twist where Armaan has a change of heart and agrees to Ruhi being the surrogate, bringing joy to Ruhi, Rohit, and Abhira. The four of them meet at a temple, where Armaan shares his decision, and they proceed to sign the contract. However, they choose to keep the surrogacy a secret from the Poddar family, fearing potential threats.