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"It's too late now...", Pratap said and Isha got furious on him... That man was still adamant to not try...

"No it's not, too late will be when you get bedridden, and can't even get a word out of your mouth, including the word 'sorry'. That day, you will be helpless, utterly helpless for not trying to mend your relationship with your children, not apologizing to them, so yes, before that day comes, get your actions right...", Isha said and stormed out of there. Ranveer followed his sister out.

Devyani walked to Avyan and caressed his cheek affectionately.

"Don't be upset with your mother, she has faced hell in about two decades, she missed your brother terribly... Don't punish her, she won't be able to handle your hatred", Devyani advised Avyan

"I don't hate Ma, dadi sa... I'm just upset with the truth, I'll talk to her later, allow me some time to cope with my emotions, I can't stay upset with Ma for long, even if I wanted to", Avyan said and Devyani smiled. Avyan gave one last look to his father and walked away.

"It's high time you realized your mistakes and act on it, Pratap, otherwise you would not only lose a chance to seek forgiveness from your sons, You will lose a chance at gaining a daughter or two too. If you have strained relations with their husbands, neither Isha nor Anshi will accept or respect you, I know how much you adore Isha, I see you have given Advaita's place to her, but what is the use when you are not able to take that one step which could make her happy ? Abhyansh and Avyan deserve an apology from you, especially Abhyansh, you gave him so much pain, you hurt him like no father had done to his children, imagine how would you feel if your father was like that to you... You were so offended that your father didn't think you were the right person to pass on his responsibilities as a king, you forgotall the love he has given you just because he chose your son as his successor and not you, but you gave nothing to your son, not even the privilege to call you 'Baba', but still he was taking your responsibilities till date, he tortured and killed people who were responsible for your state, he never backed out from his responsibilities as a son, Abhyansh is a diamond, one in a billion, if he wanted, he could have kicked you out, but he didn't, it's high time, you understand your children and act accordingly. One last thing, The children had had enough of dealing with a dysfunctional family, let's not transmit this to next generation", Rajmata Devyani Devi said and left leaving Pratap in deep thought.

CHAPTER – 19

"Isha... It's been 3 days you have properly eaten... At least try bacha", Abhyansh said, holding a plate of her favorite breakfast.

She couldn't be able to eat much from the day she puked her guts out and it's been 3 days Abhyansh had taken a breath of relief. He was extremely worried about his wife's reduced appetite.

"Ansh... I am not hungry, I had my juice", she said

"Juice is not breakfast, Rani sa", Abhyansh said coldly, his temper returning but he is holding up patiently, practicing even the stupidest exercises Dr. Parthasarathy suggested.

"I know, Rana sa... But I am full, I can't eat this", she said and he dialed Dr. Mrunalini again, for the nth time in the last 3 days.

After having a word with her, he hung up...

"What did she say ?", Isha asked looking at the irritated look on her husband's face.

"She said, it's normal in a pregnancy and you would soon regain your appetite, there's nothing to worry about it until you are taking your basic diet properly", He said, his face looked pissed, so Isha held herself from laughing at his face but he knew her in and out.

"It's not funny Isha", he said glaring at her, she bursted out laughing which pissed him even more.

"Sorry... But I couldn't hold myself", she told him... "When Dr. Mrunalini said it's normal, why are you taking so much stress ?", she asked holding his palm...

"I was delighted when your appetite increased, but now...", he trailed... "Not to forget, you need to eat for 4 people", he said worry marring his forehead.

"And I am taking enough food for 4, I am following the diet according to the nutritionist, it's just that these days my cravings have gone for a toss and so did my appetite", She said and he sighed in worry.

"That's what I am worried about... Why did it happen? Nazar of course (someone might have casted an evil eye) This is why I ask you to have all your meals inside the chamber... Why did you eat your snacks and tea in the hall the other day ?", He questioned her...

"Abhyansh... This is too much, no one was there... Just the family...", she said

"Yeah, family, I often heard your brother teasing about your appetite... What's the need for outsiders when you have a brother like Ranveer Rajput", he said muttering curses at his brother...

"Leave from here if you are gonna sulk like this, bhai was just kidding", Isha defended her brother.

"Kidding ? This is a serious matter... That idiot Rajput, such an a**h*le he is... Bl**dy Rascal...", Abhyansh started cursing when Ranveer barged into their chamber... Isha is about to shout at her husband for his language but seeing Ranveer she stopped...

"Ishu... Tell me any solution... My hiccups aren't stopping, have taken more than a liter of water... ", he said barging in with a half-filled water bottle.

Isha turned to glare at her husband who took a deep breath to control his fury so that he won't end up killing his brother-in-law.

"Stop cursing him", Isha whisper-yelled at her husband, who didn't budge at all, then she narrowed her eyes which showed results.

"Fine", Abhyansh muttered getting up to storm outside. "Need my help Rajput ?", Abhyansh asked Ranveer while walking out.

"Well, I will take your help when I have to stop my breathing as well, not just hiccups", Ranveer answered

"Will be happy to help, always", Abhyansh said grudgingly and stormed out...

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