NIDHI's POV
As the little man shuffled toward Anvi, my bhabhi gently picked him up and placed him on Anvi’s lap before stepping back. No one seemed to react, not even me. My mind wasn’t on the little man anymore, even though he was so adorable. But then, my smile slowly faded into a blank expression when I realized something—if he had been around the same age as...

The thought abruptly snapped in my mind as I heard Papa call my name, breaking the silence. I hadn’t realized everyone was staring at me.
“Ahh, Papa, can you repeat? I wasn’t listening. I’m sorry,” I mumbled, my voice barely rising above the quiet tension.
Papa’s voice was warm but curious. “It’s alright, dear. No need to apologize. I just wanted to know why you were standing there while everyone else is seated. Why not join us?”