Seda's letter arrives at her sister's house, and the truth about Tufan surfaces. The complicated nature of Banu's affections for Mert comes to light.

Mert receives a letter from Banu confessing her old feelings for him, and suddenly he remembers the irreparable harm caused by his own letter years ago.

Elif begins to uncover the truth about Levent, a school canteen manager with a reputation for trouble. Some of the Literature Club finally reunite again.

With Levent now walking free, Zuhal is forced to face her humble beginnings once again, reliving the heartache that has followed her into adulthood.

Fateful reunions bring unexpected people together when Banu and Mert reconnect over their past, and Elif's birth mother finally makes herself known.

Banu confirms her suspicion about Elif's mother, but when they are joined by Zuhal over dinner, the truth resurfaces, revealing Zuhal's unforgivable lie.

Murat reels over his misdeeds as an absent parent when Elif uncovers the truth. Devastated by her own decisions, Banu takes refuge in Mert's counsel.