The next morning, Shashwat and Reyansh both reached the school stairs at the same time, each accompanied by their sister. Their eyes met, and the air between them crackled with tension. They exchanged icy glares, both silently blaming the other for the turmoil they were experiencing.

Arushi looked at Siya with hopeful eyes, but Siya refused to meet her gaze. Without a word, she began climbing the stairs, her expression set in a determined frown. Arushi hesitated for a moment, her heart heavy with regret and worry, before following her sister up the steps.