Leena came downstairs and noticed Anant's absence at the breakfast table. She glanced at her mother.
"Where's Anant?" she asked in a hushed voice. Sheela Kaushik and Vimal Kaushik exchanged knowing smiles.
"He left early. Said he had something important to take care of," Sheela replied. Leena squinted her eyes and turned to her father.
"What could be so urgent?" she questioned.
Vimal grinned, exchanging a glance with Sheela. Sheela smiled back and looked at Leena.
"So, do you like Anant?" she asked in a low voice.
Leena choked on her food, coughing abruptly.
"I mean... he's a good guy," Sheela said, stealing a glance at Leena. Leena took a sip of water, composing herself.
"The police still haven't identified him. He's practically part of our family. If you like him, we were thinkin
