The morning sunlight streamed into the rooms of two different houses, each preparing for a day that promised confusion, surprises, and perhaps, revelations.

At the Malhotra House, the dining table was buzzing with conversation. Shivantika ensured everyone had breakfast, while Abhay sat in quiet annoyance. His half-hearted attempt to avoid the meeting last night had failed miserably, and now, his only solace was the plan he'd forced upon Advik.