"Mom, what's that need?" Abhimaan whined, trailing behind his mother in the kitchen as she was preparing snacks.

"I've already made the decision; you and Sayantika are staying with us, and it's final," Avni said before garnishing the pastries she baked.

"But, Mom—" She showed her palm. "Get out of my kitchen, Abhi, and let me work," and that was the ending of the discussion.

Stomping his feet in frustration, he walked out. Sharing a room with Sayantika would be the last thing he would do, but here his maa had forced him to stay in the mansion, and there was no point in denying it.

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