Chapter 13: Strength in Responsibility After her mother’s death, Niyati felt the world shift beneath her feet. The warmth of home seemed colder, the laughter of the past silenced, and the weight of responsibility now rested squarely on her shoulders. She was no longer just the daughter or the pampered girl of a small family — she was the only support her father had left. Her days changed completely. Every morning, Niyati woke before sunrise, often sitting quietly on the edge of her bed for a moment, letting the reality of her life sink in before starting the day.