Katha was walking ahead while Meera and Dhriti followed behind. A little further back, Dev, Nihal, and Prem were standing as well. Katha opened the door on the driver’s side, but Dhriti quickly stopped her.

“Katha, think again… is it really right for me to go back to Mewar? I don’t want you to suffer or face trouble because of me,” Dhriti said softly, looking straight into Katha’s eyes. “Please.” Her voice carried genuine worry, something that was clearly visible on her face too.