
Cihan’s investigation into Fikriye and Halis’s meeting leads him to confront the truth that Boran was murdered. While Alya blames herself for Boran’s death, she also lives in fear, not knowing from whom to protect her son. Determined to protect Cihan Deniz and avenge his brother, Cihan begins uncovering who was behind Boran’s murder. Meanwhile, Halis’s cryptic phone conversation with Fikriye leaves both Cihan and Alya confused. Fikriye, driven to reveal the truth, decides to act on her own.
Özkan’s condition triggers intense guilt in Nare and creates an unbridgeable divide between her and Şahin. The promise Nare makes to Özkan becomes a new chain around her, and the consequences of that decision are as devastating as her love is deep.
Upon learning what Fikriye has done, Sadakat becomes convinced that Alya was complicit in Boran’s death. Unwilling to tolerate this betrayal, he forces Alya to leave the mansion. However, Cihan, convinced of Alya’s innocence, makes it his mission to get Halis to confess. His actions eventually land him in prison — and he vows not to leave until he uncovers the truth.