caged in silk and duty
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1950s India-where duty outweighs desire, and love is a luxury few can afford.
Aadhya, a timid yet resilient young woman, is wedded to Kaustubh Singh, a cold and ambitious IAS officer. Their marriage is not built on love but on duty, tradition, and societal expectations. While Kaustubh buries himself in files, power, and the rigid structure of his profession, Aadhya is left behind in the shadows of a grand yet loveless home, silenced by the weight of unspoken words.
But silence is never empty-it echoes.
As secrets unfold, as stolen glances turn into something deeper, will Kaustubh ever see the woman standing right beside him? Or will Aadhya remain just a name in his life, never a place in his heart?
A tale of unfulfilled vows, aching loneliness, and a love that may come too late...
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