Silent Cries

Chapter 24

Abhinav was boiling with rage as he stood near his car, staring at Dev walking away. The sight of Dev hovering around Navya and Ayaan made his blood boil. He could feel his heart thumping hard in his chest as fury surged through him. This man had the audacity to show up after all these years and claim a place in Navya and Ayaan's life, the life he had abandoned so ruthlessly.

Without giving it a second thought, Abhinav jumped into his car and revved the engine. He gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his eyes fixated on Dev. The car screeched as he pressed down hard on the accelerator, quickly closing the gap between them. He slammed the brakes just a few feet away from Dev, causing a cloud of dust to rise around them.

Dev turned, startled, as Abhinav got out of the car and approached him with a look of pure anger on his face. "Get in the car," Abhinav growled, his voice low and threatening.

"What do you think you're doing?" Dev shot back, trying to maintain his composure.

"Get. In. The. Car," Abhinav repeated through gritted teeth, his eyes burning with fury. Without waiting for Dev's compliance, he grabbed his arm and practically shoved him into the passenger seat. Dev was too stunned to resist, finding himself seated in the car before he could protest.

Abhinav walked around, got into the driver's seat, and slammed the door shut. He hit the gas pedal, speeding down the road with a reckless fury that made Dev grip the edge of his seat. The car swerved through the streets at a breakneck pace, but Abhinav showed no signs of slowing down.

"Stop the car!" Dev shouted, his voice tight with fear and anger. "Abhinav, stop this madness!"

Abhinav's face was set in stone, his jaw clenched as he continued to drive like a man possessed. The car weaved dangerously between lanes, the sound of tires screeching against the pavement filling the air.

"I said stop the damn car!" Dev yelled again, his heart racing.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Abhinav slammed the brakes, causing the car to skid to a halt in the middle of an isolated area. Dev looked around, breathing heavily, trying to figure out where they had stopped. It was an abandoned stretch of land on the outskirts of the city, a place far away from prying eyes.

"What is this place?" Dev demanded, turning to face Abhinav.

Abhinav didn't reply immediately. Instead, he stared at Dev with eyes that seemed to burn with a mixture of anger and pain. Then, in one swift movement, he stepped out of the car. Dev followed, his heart pounding in his chest as he walked around the vehicle. Before he could utter another word, Abhinav turned and shoved him hard.

Dev stumbled backward, catching himself before he fell. "What the hell, Abhinav!" he barked, glaring at him.

"What do you want, Dev?" Abhinav's voice was almost a roar, echoing in the emptiness around them. "Why the hell are you back in Navya's and Ayaan's life?"

Dev straightened up, meeting Abhinav's fierce gaze with his own. "I had to come back," he said, his voice steady and filled with conviction. "For my wife, Navya, and my son, Ayaan."

Abhinav's eyes flared. He advanced toward Dev, closing the gap between them. "Oh, really?" he spat, his face mere inches away from Dev's. "Well, let me tell you something. I won't let you be around them. I won't let you ruin their lives again." His chest heaved with the force of his emotions, his hands balled into fists at his sides.

"And for your kind information," Abhinav continued, his tone dripping with venom, "you divorced Navya, remember?"

Dev's eyes darkened. He clenched his jaw, his hands itching to lash out. "Who the hell are you to tell me what I can or cannot do with my family?" he retorted, his voice low and dangerous. "Navya is *my wife* and Ayaan is *my son*."