I didn't like it either, Mami sunk to a new low in this episode instigating a child against Payal and what's worse is that Akash did nothing about it. Just because Payal doesn't say anything doesn't mean it doesn't hurt her, Akash is taking advantage of her silence here.
well Akash doesn't interfere until it becomes absolutely necessary...i suppose he tries to avoid conflict unless he absolutely has to...