Chapter 3 – Silent HeartbeatsThe days that followed were a blur of preparations. From Kabir’s small window, the world across the lane looked brighter than usual—strings of lights draped across Meera’s house, neighbors coming and going with congratulatory smiles, and the constant hum of voices filling the air.For Kabir, however, every sound was a reminder of what he was losing. The crackle of laughter felt like thunder in his chest, the jingling of bangles like shackles around his heart. He spent hours at his desk, staring at the blank page, the pen hovering, his words trapped between fear and longing.One