Chapter: 43

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{Hospital Terrace}

[Her words sent a ripple of emotion through him. His brow furrowed slightly as he tried to decipher her meaning, curiosity flickering in his gaze.

Nandini hesitated for a brief moment before stepping closer. The breeze played with her hair, brushing it against her cheeks, but she didn't seem to notice. Gently, she took both of his hands in hers, her touch sending a wave of goosebumps across her skin. Despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her, she stood firm, ready to bare her soul.]

Nandini: You've always shared your feelings with me so openly, but I've held back for so long

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Nandini: You've always shared your feelings with me so openly, but I've held back for so long. There's so much I need to say to you, so many confessions I've kept buried. And tonight... tonight, I have a question to ask, and I hope you'll answer me honestly.

[Manik tilted his head, his brows drawing together in puzzlement.]

Manik: A question? What question? What are you trying to say, Nandini?

[Nandini's grip on his hands tightened slightly as she took another step closer, the intensity in her gaze leaving him rooted to the spot.]

Nandini: The same question you've asked me countless times before, the one I kept giving the wrong answer to. I've been running from my happiness, from us... but not anymore. I want to embrace my beautiful future, our future.

[Manik's heart pounded in his chest. He felt the weight of her words, the significance of the moment. A flicker of hope ignited within him, but he forced himself to stay silent, letting her voice fill the space between them.]

Nandini: (her voice breaking slightly) But before that Manik, I'm so sorry. I've hurt you so many times—sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly.

[Manik's gaze softened as he stepped closer, closing the gap between them. Without a word, he gently placed a finger on her lips, his touch silencing her apologies and sending a spark of electricity through her.]

Manik: Please don't apologize

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Manik: Please don't apologize. What happened between us wasn't just your fault. I made mistakes too. I shouldn't have invaded your personal space or made decisions for you without your consent. I was wrong, Nandini.

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