The Aftermath

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The next few days were easier, but the shadows of Nakul's fears still lingered. He had taken the first step, but every time he held the baby, he was reminded of the curse that still haunted his family. Yet, something had shifted inside him. He had found a sense of strength he didn't know he had.

Feeding the baby became a routine, and though it was never completely without fear, Nakul grew more comfortable with it. The bond between him and his child slowly began to grow, and each time he fed them, it became less about the curse and more about love.

Pradyuman, too, seemed to relax, though he was always watchful, always aware of the potential dangers that still lurked in the background. He didn't voice his concerns, but Nakul knew his father was waiting for the other shoe to drop—for the curse to rear its ugly head again.

Abhijeet remained Nakul's rock through it all. He was patient, never pushing Nakul to do more than he was ready for but always encouraging him when he needed it. Their relationship deepened through these difficult moments, with Nakul leaning on Abhijeet in ways he never thought possible.

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