Episode 3 of "Echoes of the Past" kicks off with a nostalgic plunge into the summer voyage of 2007. Amidst the whirlpool of memories, Sawsan's fury about the engagement ignites like wildfire, casting doubts on Ali's paternal role in Nadia's unborn child's life. Meanwhile , Yassin remains indifferent, his apathetic stance a cruel punishment for Sawsan, who is desperate for a divorce. In a fit of frustration, Sawsan vows to confront Nadia alone, her resolve hardened.
In the present timeline, Layla's tender care soothes Yehia's wounded flesh, while Ali confronts his mother with accusations. She swears by all she holds dear that she was oblivious to Nadia's tragic demise until the trial's revelation. Ali, however, finds himself at a crossroads, confessing to Layla his inability to strike Yehia, lest his hands be forever tainted with two deaths.
As Yehia awakens, a cryptic text looms on his screen, whispering that the true perpetrator is slipping through their fingers. Layla revisits him, her eyes reflecting a mix of determination and vulnerability. She had uncovered his address through the fortuitous discovery of a receipt, leading her to his doorstep where she found him in a pool of his own blood. She mended him, driven by a need to uncover the truth that had buried Nadia's memory beneath a veil of forgetfulness, yet the ache of her loss persists. She insists on aiding him, but with strict boundaries – no harm to her family, and once the killer is identified, they must turn to the authorities. Yehia, desperate and cornered, nods in agreement.
Elsewhere, Maldini's ordeal intensifies as the hitman's torture extracts a confession, sending the assassin on a trail that leads to Fatla, Yehia, and Layla at a desert bash Sherif is attending. Yehia seeks Sherif out, desperate for the tapes that document their trip, but Sherif claims they are lost, swallowed by grief. He urges Yehia to abandon his revenge and spare Layla from its dark embrace, wishing for a different path but ultimately leaving Yehia to ponder his next move.
As Yehia grapples with his decisions, Layla's sharp eyes detect the hitman's shadowy presence, springing into action to aid Yehia in concealing himself, the stakes rising with each passing moment.
Well, Sherif indeed possesses the tapes and is in the midst of reviewing them. He visits Ali, who is immersed in grief over the loss of Nadia. Memories flood back as he recalls Yehia bringing up the mysterious demise of his grandfather, leaving him to ponder whether Yassin was the one who ended his life. All Sherif seeks is the truth behind Nadia's murder, and he tries to discourage Ali from delving deeper.
Elsewhere, Fatla is incensed with Yehia due to Maldini's disappearance. The battered boy eventually emerges, but Yehia's response is to grill him relentlessly. Finding it perplexing that the hired assassin would spare his life, Yehia suspects him of being a double agent. Fatla's anger reaches its peak, and she severs all ties with Yehia indefinitely.
Yassin, meanwhile, pays a visit to Sherif, who just so happens to be his nephew. He confronts Sherif about his involvement with Yehia, believing that he is aiding him in some way. Sherif insists that he has burned the tapes and pleads for solitude. However, Yassin remains unconvinced and terminates Sherif's employment with the company.
That night, under the shroud of darkness, Ali and Yassin engage in a game of chess. Yassin expresses a wish that Ali had eliminated Yehia. Ali, curious about the ease of taking a life, inquiries whether Yassin has ever taken one. Ali delivers a checkmate, leaving Yassin to depart without providing an answer.
As Echoes of the Past Episode 3 draws to a close, Sherif finds himself watching a tape of Nadia, tears streaming down her face during their trip. Distressed by Ali's family, she is visibly upset. Sherif makes an audacious move towards her, professing his love. Nadia is taken aback, feeling both shocked and disgusted. She warns Sherif that she will expose him if he doesn't cease his advances.
