"ज़िंदगी की राहों में जब मोहब्बत ही सज़ा बन जाए,
अपने ही घर में इंसान पराया बन जाए।
सांसें तो चलती हैं मगर दिल रोता है हर पल,
जब अपने ही लोग, ज़ख़्मों पे नमक बन जाए।"

Aradhya’s feet dragged unwillingly as she walked towards Naina’s chambers. Her heart felt heavier with each step, as if every corridor of the Oberoi mansion whispered accusations against her. The incident of Veer’s breakfast still hung in the air like a storm cloud—every word Vedansh spat at her replayed mercilessly in her mind. Careless… unworthy… stay away from my kids. His voice had been sharp enough to cut through her very soul.