Chapter 134

Mihir's POV

When I finally reached our room, opening the door with a slight push of my shoulder, I carried her to the bed, and laid her down on the bed, I felt a pang of reluctance to let her go. The bed seemed to welcome her, enveloping her in its softness. I watched as she settled into the mattress, her body relaxing further into sleep.

I switched open the lights, locked the door, and came back. There was a peacefulness about her that tugged at my heartstrings, making me want to protect her from everything and everyone.

I took a moment to caress her face with the back of my hand, my fingers lingering on her skin. Her eyelashes, long and thick, cast delicate shadows on her cheeks, and I couldn’t help but marvel at how beautiful she looked. The sight of her lying there, so serene and vulnerable, stirred something deep within me.

My feelings were a whirlwind—regret for how I had treated her, a fierce protectiveness, and an undeniable love that was growing stronger with each passing s