Ömer takes Zehra into the bedroom and welcomes her back to her home. She thanks him. He suddenly takes her into his arms. She basks in the embrace. Salim calls and says he has been worried for her. She puts his mind at ease. She then goes to take a shower and comes back changed. Ömer compliments her on looking fine. She talks about her experience and how his presence helped her to get through the ordeal. Ömer says where else could I have been? He then takes her face in his hands and is about to kiss her when Ayşe knocks. Dinner is ready.

Zehra is apologetic for being late. Bahşende is curt as usual. The family sits for dinner. Bahşende again tries to make snide remarks about Zehra compromising the name of the family and the business. Zehra stresses that she did nothing to do that. Ömer and Nihat stand by her and commend her sacrifices for the good of the family and the business.

Teo takes a large orchid vase to Sabah and wants to take her out on a surprise date. She refuses both. He then goes to Kerem and Kerem reminds him that she is different from the girls he usually consorts with. Teo wants to make a bet with him over making Sabah fall in love with him. Kerem refuses. Teo leaves with his orchid.

Ömer goes into the study and again remembers the words of his mothers and Zehra's on the night of the wedding. He feels confused. He goes back in the room. Zehra is in her pajamas. She brings his pajamas. She asks if everything is fine. He says he is tired and remains somewhat cold. Zehra senses it and goes to bed disappointed. Ömer comes back. She has fallen asleep. He lies beside her staring at her in her sleep. They sleep calmly in each other's arms. He wakes up in the middle of the night and feels her in his arms. He is happy to have her there and falls back into sleep. In the morning, he wakes up and she is on his chest. He remains there. She wakes up too and they remain close looking at each other. He slowly wiggles out and leaves without a word. She is sad. He come back dressed. He wants to say something but she is asleep so he takes his phone and leaves. She opens her eyes gloomily.

Kerem sends Sabah a cactus anonymously. Sabah thinks it is from Teo and wants to throw it out too.

Koray moves out from Şükran's place and move in with Kerem.

The police tell Ömer that Piton has confessed to working with Sacit and they ask for Ömer's help to put the businessman behind bars. He holds a conversation with him which is recorded by the police. Sacit is arrested.

Bahşende takes the divorce papers and goes to Zehra's room and tells her that she does not have the appropriate qualities for a proper Kervancioglu bride and for the sake of the family, if she truly loves Ömer, she should sign the divorce papers.

Asya gets her dad to buy some red balloons and prepares a celebration for Zehra. Zehra is brought to tears by it.

Ömer is on his way home. He now knows that Zehra was completely innocent in terms of money and signing of the agreement. But what about those words. He wishes he had never heard them.

Bahşende once more goes into Zehra's room and asks her if she has made a decision. Ömer arrives and overhears them talking in the bedroom. Bahşende tells her the moment she signs the divorce, she will give her enough money to set her up for the rest of her life. Zehra once more reveals that she did not marry Ömer for his money or business. She says emphatically that she loves Ömer more than her life. Ömer's heart stirs as he remains behind the door.

Ömer asks about the conversation Sabah had with Zehra on the night of the wedding. Sabah describes everything to him. He is first elated to know that Zehra loves him and then suddenly realizes what a horrendous mistake he has made and his happiness melts. Finally, everything falls into place for him and all doubts are washed away from his mind but what is going to do?

Koray goes to Salim and tells him that he is leaving his job. Salim takes it with understanding and wishes him well. Koray goes for an interview at Ömer's company. Özge interviews him and later selects him after consultation with Nihat.

Ömer goes to the office and does not know how to move ahead. Nihat comes to him and tells him he is ready to listen if he needs someone to talk to. Ömer decides to tell him about the whole affair with Zehra. He tells him all about his reason for marrying Zehra in the beginning and how they later fell in love. He then tells him about how he has mistreated Zehra in an unforgivable way because of what happened at the wedding night and now she wants to divorce him. Nihat is in disbelief. He asks why did you not go and talk with Sabah on the very first day? Ömer says I was too scared of my doubts being right. I did not want to face the possibility that Zehra did not love me. I wanted to hang on to the flicker of hope that I might be wrong. Nihat consoles Ömer and says he should believe in the strength of their feelings for each other. Love will find a way. He tells him to go to Zehra and explain everything and ask for her forgiveness.

At home Zehra is wondering what she will do without Ömer. Bahşende calls her. Zehra goes to her and tells her she has signed the papers and if Ömer does the same, then it will be final. Bahşende assures her that she has done the right thing in taking the first step, otherwise she would have had to face Ömer's rejection.

Zehra goes to her bedroom. She is desolate and cannot imagine a life without Ömer. Asya goes to her and they play with the lamb. Mention of Ömer makes Zehra teary. Susan calls them to the living to have coffee. Ayşe and Cevriye are there. They serve a sweet and mention how Ömer likes it. Zehra almost drops the plate and her tears fall again. Asya says she was also crying in the room. Bahşende comes in and rebukes Zehra for her lack of self control and upsetting Asya. She tells her to go to her room. Zehra goes to her bedroom. Cevriye takes Asya away. Ayşe stays and snaps at Bahşende for mistreating Zehra. Bahşende persists in her ways until Ayşe is overcome with the stressful argument and passes out.

They call the doctor. Ayşe is taken to bed and Zehra sits with her. Ömer returns and looking for Zehra realizes Ayşe has passed out and runs to her room. He then calls Nihat. Nihat thanks Zehra and wants to stay with Ayşe but she asks to have Zehra with her for a while. Ömer thanks Zehra and leaves with Nihat.

Cevriye tells Ömer that Bahşende's bitter tongue regarding Zehra was the cause of Ayşe's collapse. Ömer goes to Bahşende and snaps at her saying everyone in the House is especially careful about Ayşe's health with Zehra on top of that list. He warns Bahşende that she better think twice about choosing her words when she talks about his wife or else.

He then goes to the bedroom and sits on the armchair. Zehra comes in and goes to the bathroom and changes into her pajamas. Ömer stands restless with the necklace he pulled off from Zehra's neck on their wedding night. He just says; I… and can't go on. Zehra stops and asks him to continue but he mumbles. She says if you have nothing to say I am going to sleep. Good night. He mumbles good night.

Teo takes Sabah to breakfast saying Kerem will go with them. Sabah sits with him asking where is Kerem. Kerem is watching from afar. Teo gives her a rose and tells her he loves her. Kerem sees her taking the rose and leaves all upset.

Zehra wakes up. She realizes Ömer is still sitting on the chair awake in his suit. She wonders if he did not sleep all night. He says that he did not and that they need to talk. She says so you have finally made a decision. She sits at the edge of the bed in front of him. He does not speak. She begs him to tell her once and for all that he does not love her. She begs him not to torture her with his silence. Ömer is dumbfounded. Zehra gets up all disappointed to leave. He suddenly grabs her arm and presses her tightly to his chest and finally says:

"How can you think I can let you go? I love you like a madman. You are everything to me. I cannot live without you. I cannot breathe without you. Without you, I would die, I would disappear. Without you, I am nothing!"