Page 164 of One Hellish Wedlock

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Wife,

You’ll always have me to save you from anything, everything.

Talk to your father. See if you can change his mind.

Meanwhile, I’ll drop Nani to the airport. Don’t forget she’s flying to California today.

Husband

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Husband,

That’s not something I’ll ever forget. Di is over the moon. We’ve already made plans for where to take Nani sightseeing.

And guess what? I’m picking her up from the airport. Jeeju had work, so I volunteered.

Wife

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Wife,

Yes, it’s her first international trip, so she’s a little anxious. But one of my staff will assist her through immigration.

Hope she doesn’t faint seeing you there to receive her.

Let me know how it goes.

Husband

Aanya laughed softly at his message. He was right. Nani wouldneverexpect her to show up like that. But maybe that was the point. It was time to surprise a few people.

Day 167

Nani wheeled her suitcase out of the Arrivals gate, scanning the crowd for Rishi. Instead, she saw Aanya striding toward her with purpose. She stopped in place, surprised. Aanya wore a simple top and denims, but she looked... radiant. Was it the California air, or was it the effect of Reyansh’s daily emails?

“Hope you had a safe flight,” Aanya said as she reached her.

“I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t,” Nani replied dryly.

The snarky reply pulled at Aanya’s nerves, but she let it pass without comment.

“I’ll take your bags,” she offered, reaching for the suitcase.

“Where’s Rishi?” Nani asked, walking alongside her.

“He had some urgent work,” Aanya replied.

Nani sighed but followed her in silence. At the car, Aanya loaded the luggage into the trunk.

“Where’s the driver?” Nani continued with her poking.

“I’mdriving,” Aanya answered.

“You?” Nani raised a brow.

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