Ch 17: Between Distance and Desire Next Day – Hospital Room The morning light filtered gently through the white curtains as Shikha slowly opened her eyes. Her vision was still hazy, but two familiar figures came into focus—Ivaan and Adhik, standing silently at her bedside. Their faces were pale with concern. Her lips trembled, trying […]
Ch 16: Shattered Walls, Shared Wounds Hospital Scene – ICU Corridor The sterile scent of antiseptic hung heavy in the air. Monitors beeped faintly in the background, each beat amplifying Jharna’s dread. She stood frozen outside the ICU, her fingers trembling as she dialed yet another number. “Ivaan, please… pick up,” she whispered. No answer.She
Ch 15: The Warmth We Forgot Maurya Villa Ivaan and Amaan stood outside the door. Ivaan knocked firmly. Inside the room, Jharna instantly became alert at the sound. “Open the door, Jharna,” Ivaan said firmly. Jharna tensed up and turned to Aashiya. “No one else should know about this. I can’t take any risks. Come,
Ch 14: The Reunion Vertigo Office Amaan was sorting through some files when a soft knock echoed on the door. “Come in,” he said, without looking up. A girl entered, her face hidden behind a towering stack of files. She took cautious steps, trying not to drop them. Amaan glanced at her and shook his
Ch 13: Possessive Hearts Maurya Mansion Jharna and Ivaan descended to the hall, their fingers intertwined, an unspoken bond evident in their grip. Everyone was already gathered—except Abhimaan. Shikha stepped forward, concern softening her voice. “How are you feeling now, beta?” Jharna smiled gently, her eyes shining with quiet strength. “I’m fine, Maa.” Vihaan and
Ch 12: Crossroads Of Care Jharna was unconscious, tied to a chair inside a dark, unfamiliar room. Several masked men stood around her. One of them approached, removed his mask slightly, and sneered. “Your only mistake,” he said, “was becoming Ivaan Maurya’s wife. The fact that he loves you is enough reason for me to
Ch 11: Unspoken Fears Maurya Mansion After the media’s questions were over, Ivaan and Jharna began greeting the guests, exchanging pleasantries and smiles, but their peace was disrupted when Chhaya arrived at the event. She walked in wearing a golden-colored short dress, her eyes sharp with anger as they fixated on Ivaan and Jharna. Ivaan
Ch 10: The Unexpected Guest Maurya Mansion Ivaan asked Jharna, “How do you know so much about Shimla?” Without thinking, Jharna blurted, “Because Shimla is my…” She stopped mid-sentence, alarm flashing in her eyes. Ivaan leaned in slightly, sensing something, “Because Shimla is your… what? Go on.” Jharna quickly masked her slip with sarcasm. “Because
Ch 9: The Taste Of Tension Next Day, Maurya Mansion The sun had barely kissed the marble floors of the Maurya Villa when Ivaan, Miransh, and Jharna returned. Shikha, who was arranging flowers in the hallway, caught sight of them and asked with a curious frown, “Where are you three coming from so early?” Ivaan
Ch 8: The Unwanted Husband As soon as he entered, Jharna stormed towards him like a tempest, her eyes blazing with fury. She grabbed his collar with trembling hands, her voice breaking with rage and desperation. “Where is my Ansh? What have you done with him? Where have you hidden my child?” Flashback Jharna’s voice
