If that is the reason then Hell NO is all I have to say! But even if it's not, nothing justifies a 10 year separation! Neil becoming depressed and suffering for 10 years? Come on? I know this is fiction, but we are emotionally connected to this story and characters and that is why we watch it! So this really hurts! Not as some say coz Avni and Neil will be so called Old! Lol. They are not old! Being in your mid 30's may be old for kids, but in the real world they are not old at that age! Try 55! Lol. (No offence to 55 year olds)
For me this is not about age, but about the significant impact it's had on the characters! It's too painful to contemplate. Also Zain looks about the same, maybe his skin care prevented aging! Lol
Jokes apart, please DON'T do this Makers! Please don't break our hearts!