Ella confronts Max after returning home, accusing him of using her grandfather to marry into the Cobb family and now manipulating her again. Despite her pregnancy, Max treats her with disgust, claiming their unborn child only matters because of Tia's medical condition. Tensions escalate as Max accuses Ella of seducing Ash quickly, while Ella warns him to behave. Suddenly, news breaks that Miss Cook has given birth prematurely and requires surgery, but Ella, whose baby is only seven months old, refuses to go to the hospital. The episode ends as medical staff insist on a c-section, but Ella resists, leaving her decision unresolved.