CH-18 Nightmare

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Returning home with the hope of starting afresh had been a dream for Aadhya, but it quickly turned into a nightmare.

 As she stepped into her father's house, her brother's glare sent shivers down her spine.

 He kept his distance, as if she were contagious. It hurt, and Aadhya fought back tears, determined not to show weakness.

Later that day, she overheard a heated argument between her father and brother. 

It was about her hospital bills, a reminder of the accident that had changed her life.

 Her brother's angry words pierced her heart.

"I have my own life and dreams, Dad. Aadhya should pay her own bills!"

Aadhya, unable to bear the tension any longer, entered the room, hoping to find a way to resolve the conflict. 

But her father's words shattered her fragile self-esteem.

"If only you had kissed that boy, I could've made money off your marriage."

A flood of tears welled up in Aadhya's eyes.

 She felt like a burden, unwanted in her own home. 

Her father's words were a cruel reminder of her worth being measured by society's standards.

 She curled up in a corner, struggling to breathe as panic overtook her.

Her father, misunderstanding her reaction, shouted even louder, 

thinking she was pretending.

 But Aadhya was spiraling into a sea of despair, 

her self-confidence slipping away with every hurtful word.

In that moment of vulnerability and despair,

 Aadhya realized that her journey of recovery was far from over.

 The emotional wounds were as deep as the physical ones, and the battle to regain her sense of self-worth had become even more challenging.

She yearned for understanding and acceptance,

 but all she found were harsh words and rejection. A sense of hopelessness engulfed her, 

and she wished for a way to escape the pain that seemed to follow her wherever she went.

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