Edit- Sure this is one of the deepest chapters you've written so far. I may need a little time to figure out that challenge that you've put forth.
Edit again-
For the life of me I cannot figure out the lie. I am just gonna make a lame attempt at it,anyway. So first guess is that he lied about not having family. Now that was pretty easy to guess so I want to skip it, for you my lady don't hand out things so easily.
The second guess is about him coming to meet her in the middle of the night. There could be more to it than just that. He had transformed into that thing and must be running from something. Also which General doesn't have his horse with him at all times? That was unsettling too.
Now I am done with lame guesses and moving on with the rest of the update.
Khushi feeling bad about rejecting Shyam's proposal, like she said she can't tolerate to be the reason behind one's pain. Isn't thats what's exactly happened when Arnav got hurt? I admire you for maintaining consistency with your characters.
The scene with babuji was so heart warming. A child is never too old for parents.
P.S- for a silly moment, I thought it's Arnav who came to visit her. My silly heart.
P.P.S- I know how serious this is. You stayed back for us. We are not letting you go, Aquiline!!
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