Chapter 17: A Father’s Test The days after that unforgettable temple night drifted by quietly, yet something subtle had changed in Niyati’s world. Her routine remained the same — work, responsibilities, endless to-do lists — but somewhere between the hours, she had begun to smile more often. The heaviness that once lingered in her eyes had softened. Vansh had unknowingly become the reason behind it. They met often now — sometimes under the excuse of work, sometimes without a reason at all. On one gentle Sunday evening, they found themselves at a small café near the river. The soft lights