Laiba’s nights were long and filled with torment. While the rest of the household slept, she was often kept awake by the weight of her circumstances. But it was during these quiet hours that her resolve strengthened. She could see Muzammil’s lies for what they were, and though she was powerless for now, she knew the day would come when she would be able to speak the truth. Her silence wasn’t a sign of defeat—it was a strategy, a waiting game she was determined to win.
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General FictionHailing from a lower-middle-class family, Muzammil is a selfish and arrogant teen boy who aspires to achieve a luxurious lifestyle by mending his ways and taking shortcuts. Muzammil's mother, Laila, is aware of her son's nature and doesn't stop him...