Almost instantly, Almirah's head shot up, and when she did Arif gasped and stumbled backwards.
Her appearance and sudden movement had certainly shocked him.
Arif studied his Mama's face closely; her face glistened with freshly shed tears. Her eyes were bloodshot and puffy.
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