All Chapters of WHY ME: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

**The Final Test**The weeks after Priya’s confrontation brought both clarity and uncertainty. Ayesha and Arman had made strides in their relationship, and the foundation was thriving under their combined leadership. Yet, a lingering sense of unease remained. The cryptic letters that had disrupted Ayesha’s life hadn’t stopped entirely, though they had grown less frequent. The latest one had been particularly unsettling:“Be wary of those closest to you. Betrayal isn’t always where you expect it.”Ayesha couldn’t shake the feeling that the threat wasn’t over, and she resolved to uncover the truth once and for all.One afternoon, as Ayesha was finalizing a report for the foundation, Rupa entered the room hesitantly.“Bhabhi-ji,” she said, her voice low, “I overheard something this morning that you should know.”Ayesha set down her pen, her attention fully on Rupa. “What is it?”“Madam Priya was on the phone,” Rupa explained. “She was speaking to someone about delaying the foundation’s f

**A Fragile Peace**The days turned into weeks, and the Shah household began to find its rhythm again. The tension that had once filled every corner of the home began to dissipate, replaced by a tentative sense of balance. Priya, though still reserved, had retreated from actively undermining Ayesha, while Ayesha continued to solidify her place as both Arman’s partner and a key figure in the family’s affairs.However, while the outward calm was evident, an undercurrent of unease lingered in Ayesha’s heart. She couldn’t ignore the journey that had brought her here—the betrayals, the challenges, and the hard-won battles for respect. Could this fragile peace truly last?One evening, Ayesha sat in her study, the warm light from the desk lamp casting a soft glow over her papers. She looked at the framed photo of her and Arman on the desk, taken during the foundation’s inaugural event.Despite everything they had been through, she couldn’t deny how far they had come. Arman had proven himself

**Old Habits, New Struggles**The harmony in the Shah household didn’t last as long as Ayesha had hoped. Though Priya’s demeanor had softened over the months, her underlying need for control remained. And as Ayesha’s influence in the family and the foundation grew, so did Priya’s discomfort.Old habits die hard, and Priya’s were rooted in decades of being the matriarch. For her, relinquishing authority was proving harder than she had anticipated.The first signs of Priya’s renewed interference were subtle. It began with small comments, delivered in passing but laced with disapproval.“Are you sure this color scheme is appropriate for the next foundation event?” Priya asked one morning, eyeing the sample fabric Ayesha had chosen. “It feels... too bold. Traditional tones would be more fitting.”“I think it’s perfect,” Ayesha replied, her tone calm but firm. “It reflects the vibrancy of the community we’re representing.”Priya pursed her lips but said nothing more. Yet, Ayesha noticed la

**A Reckoning**The morning was unusually quiet in the Shah household. The tension that had been simmering since Meera’s arrival had reached its boiling point, and Ayesha could feel it in the air. The conversation with Priya the night before weighed heavily on her mind. Priya’s admission of guilt, though hesitant, was a small step toward reconciliation—but Ayesha knew that true healing required more.Meera, on the other hand, seemed content to keep stirring the pot. Her sharp comments and casual revelations had left the family teetering on the edge of chaos.Today, Ayesha decided, was the day everything had to come to light.Ayesha gathered the family in the living room that afternoon. Priya sat stiffly in her chair, her composure betraying the anxiety she felt. Meera leaned casually against the armrest of the sofa, a faint smirk playing on her lips. Arman watched the scene unfold with cautious curiosity, unsure of what to expect.“I’ve called everyone here because it’s time we addres

**The Truth Unveiled**The Shah household was tense, its usual rhythm disrupted by the shadow of Priya’s past. Ayesha’s confrontation with Priya had left everyone shaken. Arman was torn between loyalty to his mother and his growing awareness of her flaws, while Ayesha couldn’t ignore the foreboding warning from the mysterious man they had met.Priya, who had always carried herself with unshakable confidence, now seemed on the verge of unraveling. And as the days passed, it became clear to Ayesha that the truth would surface—whether Priya wanted it to or not.Ayesha was in the study, poring over old family documents, when Meera entered.“You’re digging, aren’t you?” Meera asked, leaning against the doorframe.“Yes,” Ayesha admitted. “I need to know what Priya’s been hiding.”Meera sighed, her expression softening. “You won’t find it in those papers. Priya’s too smart to leave a trail like that. But if you’re serious about uncovering the truth, I might be able to help.”Ayesha looked up