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The room is a quiet sanctuary of mahogany and muted gold, the evening light casting long shadows across the silk curtains. The faint scent of sandalwood incense lingers in the air, mingling with the crispness of a newly aired space. A huge mirror reflects the woman standing before it, her hands moving slowly as she removes her bridal jewelry, each piece a weight of memory and duty. She is lost, her gaze distant, the faint tremor in her fingers betraying a heart still mourning. The silence is thick, broken only by the soft rustle of fabric and the whisper of her own breath. Then, a steady footfall approaches from behind, deliberate and gentle. Hriday Rajvansh pauses at the doorway, his tall frame filling the threshold, his whiskey-brown eyes fixed on her reflection. He says nothing at firs…