So she accepted for live in relationship still having her insecurities about her parents reaction. I agree to others who had questioned Arnav's character on how it looks more selfish to his terms and makes her sacrificing everything for him. Having said that she has accepted this lifestyle would she be able to answer the questions that woud be hurled on her by her parents as well as the society. As long as she has his support she might have the strength but the prologue makes me feel she has to go through this alone or he might not be informed.
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