One evening, as Nakul sat in the study with Pradyuman, he finally spoke his deepest fear.
"I don't think I can do this, Papa. I'm scared of my own child."
Pradyuman's face softened. He had been waiting for Nakul to admit it. "I know, Nakul. But fear won't help you. The child is part of you, part of us. And we can't run from this."
"But what if I fail?" Nakul asked, his voice breaking. "What if the child becomes... something terrible?"
Pradyuman placed a hand on Nakul's shoulder. "Then we'll face it together. This child is not just a curse, Nakul. It's a chance. A chance to break the cycle."
Abhijeet, who had been silently listening from the doorway, stepped into the room. "Nakul, you have more strength than you know. You've survived the curse, and now it's your turn to shape the future."
Nakul looked between the two most important people in his life. He wanted to believe them, but the fear lingered. Could he truly raise this child? Could he protect the world from the curse that still pulsed through the baby's veins?
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Secrets of a Second Life
FantasiNakul and his daughter Aisha navigate the challenges of parenthood while haunted by a mysterious curse. As shadows threaten their fragile peace, ACP Pradyuman stands as a protector. Nakul fiercely defends his family, confronting the growing darkness...
