Dev's heart grew cold as he listened to Virat's words. Opening the invitation card, he gazed at Rahi's photo and memories flooded back. He remembered the days when Rahi would rush to him, climbing onto his lap, her innocent eyes sparkling with chatter. The little girl he had played with was now getting married. A smile of contentment formed on his lips as he looked at Anant's photo, witnessing Rahi's journey.
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In the soft glow of her room, Rahi's closed eyes glistened with tears, her mind consumed by a whirlwind of thoughts. The battle between her conflicting emotions raged on, leaving her uncertain about the future that awaited her. She felt ill-equipped to fulfill the duties of a wife and to bring happiness to Anant's family, as she had never witnessed such relationships in her own li
