After freshening up, I headed to the dining table. Everyone was already gathered, and Mom had gone out of her way to create an inviting atmosphere. As | approached, Kiara entered with
Sanya, both laughing softly at something. Mom welcomed them warmly and insisted they
sit next to her.
Kiara's curious gaze found me as soon as she settled into her seat. "You must be Saira," she
said with a friendly smile. "My new stepsister?"
I nodded, managing a polite smile in return"That's me."Her smile widened .She introduced herself, sharing that she had been overseas for the past five years, focusing on her studies and then a job. Now that she had resigned, she planned to settle back here and start her own perfume business. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and for a moment, I found myself genuinely interested in her story.
Just as the conversation was settling into a comfortable rhythm, The peace didn’t last long. Raj entered the dining room. Sanya's eyes lit up as she quickly gestured to the
