The Malhotra estate was engulfed in silence by the time Raj arrived home. The air was thick with the scent of jasmine from the garden, but he barely noticed as he stepped inside.The dim lighting in the hallway cast long shadows, but he paid no attention.They must have gone to bed by now, he thought, heading straight for his room. His movements were unhurried, his mind still occupied with the events of the day.Just as he reached the staircase, a voice stopped him.“Young master, at least have something to eat.”Raj turned to see Manorama, one of the senior maids in the house, standing near the dining area. She had been working in the Malhotra household since his childhood, and despite being close to his grandmother’s age, she never hesitated to care for him like her own.“I’m not hungry,” Raj dismissed coldly, already turning away.She sighed, wringing her hands. “You barely eat properly, beta. This isn’t good for your health—”“That’s enough,” Raj cut her off, his tone firm but not
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