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Nazneen struggles with family pressure, while Haraam faces her guarded mistrust.

Summary: 

Nazneen wrestles with mounting family pressures as her mother, Sofia, insists on a marriage proposal arranged by her aunt, Shaihta. Sofia envisions this as a way for Nazneen to find happiness, but Nazneen is haunted by a sense of responsibility for Wajdaan and Sofia’s well-being. She declines, explaining her commitment to supporting her family, but Sofia counters, highlighting Nazneen’s right to personal happiness. The tension escalates, leaving Nazneen heartbroken yet determined to prioritize her family. Meanwhile, Haraam attempts to connect with Nazneen at a family event. Though she remains wary, his wounded hand prompts her to help him, and their interaction is laced with unspoken understanding and conflicting emotions. However, when she learns of his possible connection to her relatives’ schemes, Nazneen’s distrust intensifies. She dismisses him harshly, reaffirming her reluctance to involve herself with anyone outside her close-knit circle. Haraam, shaken by her reaction, realizes the depth of her guarded nature and the pain she conceals. The episode ends with Nazneen feeling increasingly trapped by her responsibilities, unable to escape the shadow of her past. At the university, she senses someone watching her, adding an unsettling layer to her already troubled thoughts.