Mia discovers her luxurious house lacks hot water, prompting a complaint that reveals Yvette deliberately turned off the heater to make Mia suffer after childbirth. Despite Yvette's spiteful intentions, her father dismisses the threat, noting Mia's strong position due to bearing Mr. Lynch's son, though he questions the child's paternity citing scandalous rumors. Determined, the father plans to remove Mia. Later, Mia and Mr. Lynch discuss their son's future; he proposes registering their marriage to ensure a stable family, leaving Mia to consider accepting this formal commitment.