Stella faces harsh rejection from Theo's mother, Elena, who insists that Stella is not a suitable match for her son due to social status. Elena allows Stella to stay temporarily but makes it clear she cannot accept her as a future daughter-in-law. Despite Elena’s criticisms and Tara’s provocations, Stella denies any romantic interest in Theo. Tensions rise when Theo confronts his mother’s double standards, accusing her of hypocrisy in a sharp exchange. The episode ends with unresolved family conflict and Stella caught in the middle, while Theodore tries to ease the tension with a lighthearted comment at dinner.