Chapter Fifty-Five

Third person

When Raj and Roshni finally arrived back home, Raj's parents were happy to have her back, though Durga tried to hide her excitement.

"Welcome back home, dear." Pratik hugged her.

"Thanks dad." she smiled, then turned to Durga. "good morning, mum."

Roshni knew she shouldn't expect any nicety from her mother in law, but she still did and got none in return, she simply walked away.

"She's just tired." Pratik attempted to excuse her behavior, but they both knew it was a blatant lie.

Shortly later, Pratik went to join his wife, maybe to reprimand her for the attitude she displayed earlier.

"I'm so sorry about mum." Raj apologized on behalf of his mum when they got into their room.

"It's okay." Roshni answered and walked towards the widow, staring at the scenario outside and letting the cool breeze hit her face. She was feeling hurt deep inside. Why was she still treating her that way, despite knowing the whole truth! She was being unfair to her.

Raj knew she was hurt by h