I was watching the precap again and it occurred to me that Mahima is not asking Abhi whether he loves Akshu. She is not trying to trick him. She is telling him that he does and therefore he has to take courage and help her.
Where is Manjiri when her son needs her? I also hate that she’s gone to the temple because it means Abhi won’t go and find out about Akshu from the Pandit.
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