Broken Trust
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Ongoing, First published May 23, 2026

The narrative traces a reunion shadowed by years of imprisonment and fractured family ties. Five years after Shivaay’s incarceration, Anika finally visits him, clinging to a steadfast faith he seems unable to reciprocate. Returning to the Oberoi residence ignites accusations and simmering resentments, particularly from Rudra, who directly accuses Shivaay of murder. Beneath the surface, secrets and emotional distance threaten to unravel the bond between Anika and Shivaay, as she attempts to support him while concealing her own pain. The chapters reveal a desperate plea for trust amidst a landscape of betrayal and hidden truths.
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