"Khushi Bitiya.."
Arunima's affectionate and weak voice evoked those feelings which she had shut in the darkest abyss of her heart. Neither did she want to relive those nor did she have the guts to wish so.
"Arunima Aunty! Why did you ruin your health like this?" she questioned, taking in Arunima's pale and limp form. She had bags under her eyes and looked every bit of troubled person that she was.
"How wouldn't I, Beta? My son was unhappy and my mother was bed-ridden. No, don't even hold yourself responsible for this, Khushi. You are not. I know that you are sinless,"
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