Before Khushi can open her mouth, Arnav covers the distance between them in two long strides and to her utter shock wraps his arms around her. He pulls her close in an embrace, his hands caressing her head. He takes slow deep breaths, almost as if he is sighing in relief, his face buried in the curve of her neck. Then as his weight sags on her, he whispers croakily, his voice awash with anguish.
"Khushi... Tum theek ho?"
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