Riya's POV

My parents had been very tense and were relieved to see me safe and sound. My mom was so relaxed that she cried hugging me. Dad had his eyes moist. He hugged Parth and said thanks.

" Sir, please don't say so. I love her and we are to be married soon. But if any other girl was also in the same situation, I would have saved her."

" You are a rare gem, son. I am sorry, could not see your worth. I was prejudiced and biased, I am sorry. " Dad said.

" Sir, please don't say all this. You are like my father. I want...