In Saharanpur, Manoj was reading the documents with a permanent scowl on his face. Due to immense work in office, he had got some documents about an upcoming construction project at home. Vandana seemed distant these days and her blood pressure was shooting up every now and then which was another concern for Manoj. Since the last month, he had taken her to the doctor thrice and he was worried of more deteriorating health.

He was frustrated at himself for being greedy and ruining the life of his own son. He loathed himself after all, his son was not even talking to him and his wife had lost respect for...