Chapter 56

CHAPTER 56

[DHRUV]

“An orphanage?” Dhruv mumbled to himself, shifting in his seat. His lips curled into a frown as the air suddenly changed. He watched Shanaya’s grip on the steering wheel tighten, as she flexed her fingers—her knuckles turning white.

Dhruv's excitement was momentarily overshadowed by a pang of sadness. The mention of an orphanage reminded him of Shanaya's own loss—the fact that she had lost her parents at a young age. He couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and concern as he asked softly, "An orphanage? Are you sure about this, Shanaya?"

“Why did you get so serious suddenly?” she questioned him, adding a chuckle when he did not respond.

Dhruv blinked, momentarily taken aback by Shanaya's response. He realized that his concern had seeped into his demeanor, causing her to question his sudden seriousness. He shook his head slightly, trying to find the right words to express his thoughts.

The timing did not feel appropriate to mention Shanaya's parents, and beside