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The night draped itself over the chawl like a heavy, suffocating blanket. Rivaan Kapoor sat alone on the worn-out bench outside, his eyes vacant, yet brimming with a storm of emotions. The cacophony of the city had faded, leaving behind a haunting silence that mirrored the emptiness he felt within. Every rustle of the leaves, every distant bark, seemed to echo the turmoil in his heart.
Inside a modest room, Vanya Kapoor lay beside young Atharv. The boy's rhythmic breathing was a stark contrast to the tempest raging in her soul. She clutched him gently, seeking solace in his innocence. Memories flooded her mind Rivaan's protective embrace when she stumbled, his fierce defense against that lecherous man, the venomous words that followed, and the shattering of her heart. Tears st
