Upon hearing her words, Anant swiftly opened the door to Rahi's room. There, he found Rahi lying on the bed, tears streaming down her face. Startled by the sound of someone entering, she raised her head to look at the door. Upon seeing Anant, she sat up, blinking, but continued to cry with her head bowed.
Anant approached Rahi's bed and stood beside it.
"Rahi..." he spoke, his voice carrying a touch of intoxication. As his voice reached Rahi's ears, her crying lessened, yet she continued to sob, not meeting his gaze.
Anant gently reached out his hand, lifting her chin with his finger, and Rahi, with tears in her eyes, looked at him. Her anger momentarily subdued upon noticing the white bandage adorning Anant's forehead, reminding her of his blood-stained face. Swallowing her anger, she
