Startled, Asha jumped, her face flushed, ready to let go of Aarav. But Rajat held up a hand. “Please… don’t stop. I just want to watch.” Aarav shouted, spotting him: “Papa! Look—I can walk! Asha Didi taught me!” Those words pierced Rajat’s heart. He knelt down, hugged his son tightly, his eyes burning with emotion….
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