Bella returns to her family amid mounting business losses and harsh criticism from her parents. Her sister Alice accuses her of ruining their family reputation and alliance by giving birth to an out-of-wedlock daughter, Cora, whom the family deems a 'jinx.' Despite Bella defending her daughter's legitimacy and standing up to her verbally abusive family, the older generation threatens to disown Bella unless she removes Cora. The conflict escalates as Bella faces physical abuse, with Cora pleading for her mother's safety during an asthma attack. The episode ends with Cora locked away, leaving Bella desperate and the family fractured.