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Chapter 65: The Grinding of Gold
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Kripa Shankar SharmaDid you enjoy the golden chaos of Sira's wedding preparations? ❤️ From traditional songs to Bollywood interruptions, laughter, love, and a little private mischief, this morning had everything! If you enjoyed the chapter, please show your support: ❤️ Like the chapter. 💬 Leave a comment and share your favourite moment. ⭐ Rate the story and leave a review. 💎 Send Gems if you'd like to support my work. 🔔 Subscribe to stay updated with the next chapters. Every like, comment, rating, review, Gem, and subscription helps this story reach more readers and motivates me to keep writing. Thank you for being part of this journey! — Kripa Shankar Sharma
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