Chapter 10: Familiar shadow

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:17:15 +0000

As the unexpected visitor stepped through the door, the atmosphere in the dining room shifted. The warm glow of the chandelier flickered, casting long shadows on the walls, as the familiar face of Kunal, Atharva’s younger brother, entered, looking slightly disheveled but undeniably eager. “Sorry I’m late!” he exclaimed, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. “Traffic was a nightmare, and I had to deal with a last-minute client.”