Devraj paused outside the room. For a long moment he simply stood there, staring through the slightly open door. Devansh rested against the headboard inside, awake, pale, exhausted, and somehow older. That last realization lingered.
Somewhere over the years, Devraj had stopped looking closely. It had been easier that way. Easier to carry anger. Easier to carry blame. Easier than acknowledging that grief had never belonged to only one side. Exhaling slowly, he pushed the door open. The sound made Devansh look up and immediately freeze. Genuine surprise flashed across his face.



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