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The flight from London to Delhi was a blur for Abhi. He spent the entire journey in a daze, his mind racing with thoughts of his brother Neil. How could this have happened? Neil was the responsible one, the one who had his life together. Abhi couldn't fathom the reality of losing him.

As the plane landed in Delhi, Abhi's heart sank. The bustling city that he had always found chaotic now seemed even more overwhelming. He grabbed his luggage and rushed out of the airport, Kabir came and take him to the police station.

The police station was a grim place, its starkness amplified by Abhi's grief. Officer Ravindra Kumar greeted him with a solemn expression.

"I'm sorry for your loss, Mr. Abhi," he said. "Your brother's accident was a terrible tragedy."

Abhi nodded numbly, unable to form words. The officer handed him Neil's belongings-a wallet, a watch, and a phone. Among the items was a small, crumpled photo of Neil, Arohi, and their daughter, Ruhi. Abhi's heart ached as he stared at the image of his smiling brother.

"There's something else, Mr. Abhi," the officer continued. "Your brother and his wife left behind a child. We need to discuss her custody."

The mention of Ruhi snapped Abhi out of his stupor. He had forgotten about the child in the midst of his grief. "Where is she?" he asked.

"She's with the social working staff," the officer replied. "But the court will need to determine who will take permanent custody of her."

Abhi felt a wave of panic. He had never been responsible for anyone, let alone a child. He could barely manage his own life. How could he possibly take care of Ruhi?

Kabir and harshvardhan try convince him but he doesn't able to accept that Neil is no more and he felt very guilty that he was not with him. He ran to child room and hug ruhi.

He had tears in eyes and he took his alcohol bottle and started to drunk when he came out he hit with a girl.

It's akshara, she came from her engagement ceremony slightly through the police station to see sister and her child. When she hit Abhi and he fall for her beauty it's seems to be love at first sight scene. She ran and hug ruhi and cried a lot.

"Thank you for coming," the social worker said. "We need to discuss the custody arrangements for Ruhi. Both of you are her closest relatives."

"I don't know if I'm ready for this," Abhi admitted. "I've never taken care of a child before."

Akshu's eyes narrowed. "Neither have I, but we don't have a choice. Ruhi needs a stable home."

"And what makes you think you can provide that?" Abhi snapped. "You don't know anything about raising a child either."

"I know more than you do," Akshu retorted. "At least I can offer her a stable environment, not one filled with parties and irresponsibility."

The social worker intervened. "Please, let's not argue. The most important thing is Ruhi's well-being. We need to decide who can provide her with the best care."

Abhi took a deep breath. "I may not be the most responsible person, but I'm willing to learn. I want to do what's best for Ruhi."

Akshu sighed, her anger dissipating. "So do I. Maybe we should try to work together, for her sake."

The social worker nodded. "That sounds like a good plan. We'll arrange for both of you to spend time with Ruhi and see how it goes."

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