Avni ran to their room, but just then she heard Evie's cry from the nursery. She felt as if someone squished out her heart. She rushed into the room and took Evie into her arms. Kissed on the little forehead and hugged to her chest, as tears rolled down her cheeks. Bhima went out, giving the lone time for Avni.

How did life take such a drastic turn? What lies ahead of her? Should she really walk out from everything, just to defend her brother? What will happen to Evie? And this family?...

Questions flooded in Avni's mind. She was feeling like she was standing on a junction, which lead to several ways. Yet, she was not able to choose her path. Taking the case would mean that Neil would definitely abandon her. But what will happen to Ansh, and her parents, and most importantly Zarah and his daughters?! The thought shook away Avni's soul. She hugged Evie more to her chest. She can bear the pain of drifting away from Neil, but Evie? There's no fault of the innocent little one. Fighting to give her niece's their father, would drift Evie from hers.. But... Avni can bear anything to herself, but not to her loves ones. She quickly wiped off her cheeks and breath heavily to calm herself down. She walked to their room with Evie and packed her bag. The next instant she returned to the baby nursery with her bag, and started packing Evie's.

"Avni, are you mad?!" Prakash's voice made Avni turn around. She saw Neil standing at the door of the nursery, but he doesn't seem to have any intention of coming in. "You can stay here whenever, however you would want! This is equally yours, and Neil cannot outset you from here!" Prakash grabbed onto Avni's shoulder and made her stand. "No, thank you Dad. But I can't stay here anymore... "She said, eyeing to Neil. "And Evie?" Parish saw both Neil and Avni tensing up with the question. "Evie will stay with me, until she starts her food. Your son can claim for her custody, afterwards. But if he doesn't trust my words, he's free to file a case right away..." Avni replied again.

"You both have lost it! Completely lost it!" Prakash was so angry, yet dealing with his inner sorrow at the same time. "No. I think now we are on the right path. We can see what is lacking between us. Trust.. and I don't think this relationship will survive without that. The person, I thought would trust blindly on me, have bet--" "Don't you dare! I trusted you blindly! You brought your ex-fiance to your life, to this house.. I trusted you blindly! But not this time, Neil." Avni and Neil started again. Both were so upset with each other, that neither of them were even trying to see beyond their point of view. Just then Avni's phone beeped with a message. She turned to Prakash and Bebe, who just came in, and took blessings from them. Bebe shook her head, not able to find her voice to stop Avni. Avni in turn pursed her lips, to prevent her sobs from being audible. "Noy is here.. I must leave.." She whispered to Bebe and hugged her tightly before leaving. Prakash wiped off her face and called their other maid to carry the bags to the car. Avni carefully wrapped a little shawl around Evie, as it was late in the evening. She then turned around to head downstairs. As she moved closer to Neil, their eyes met for split seconds, but Neil quickly looked away..

Noya first took Avni out for dinner. She cried for hours as they sat in the private cabinet. Noya held her closer, and consoled her throughout.

The apartment was in dark as the two friends walked in. No sound of Evie or little Alan, Aarav must have put both of them to sleep. Noya caressed on Avni's back and gestured her to go to her room. Avni wiped off her cheeks and walked to the guest room. She was about to lock the door behind her, but noticed the shadow of the person standing near the window!