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As soon as we arrived at the Verma house, the sound of someone shouting inside grabbed our attention. Rushing in, the scene that unfolded before my eyes sent a surge of anger through my veins. Aditi's cheek bore a visible handprint, and her lip was cut. My shout garnered everyone's attention. Aditi rushed toward me, frantically speaking about the jewelry and gifts my family had given her. She fell to her knees, but I quickly lifted her to her feet. That's when her Badi Ma cruelly pulled her hair, and Parth struggled to control his family members.

I'd had enough. Seeing Aditi on the verge of collapsing, I ran to her and caught her in my arms. Tear marks stained her burning cheeks, and I couldn't help but feel my own eyes welling up with tears. I yelled for Aarav to call a doctor immediately. Placing Aditi on the bed, we used cold water to try and alleviate her discomfort.

Aditi's grandfather, however, had other concerns, insisting that we couldn't touch her before the marriage. He even proposed reconsidering the marriage itself. I stared at them in disbelief. Later her, Bade Papa seconded the idea, declaring that Aditi should be sent out of the house, and that canceling the wedding was the right course of action.

I glanced at Parth and Deepa, instructed them, "Pack everything that belongs to Aditi. Not even a single pin should remain here." Parth began to question, "Rundransh Ji, why..." but I interrupted him firmly, saying, "It's my order. Will you both do it or not?"

Parth and Deepa exchanged a brief look and then began to comply with my instructions. I turned to Dhruv and Laksh and directed them to help as well, and they nodded, joining the effort. While we were busy with this, I anxiously awaited Aarav's return with the doctor. Aditi's family, on the other hand, stood there without a hint of regret or empathy for this innocent girl.

At this point, Chanchal intervened, stating, "Why pack her things and throw them out? Those belongings are ours; it's our money. Just toss her out the way she is. She doesn't deserve to be a servant." I clenched my fists, controlling my anger, as my sole priority at the moment was Aditi's well-being.

After a moment, I said to Deepa, "You've already packed the gifts given by the family, right?" She nodded in agreement. I continued, "Pack her mother's jewelry and items that belong to her parents. Take Aditi's certificates as well. Leave everything else that belongs to the Verma family." Deepa looked at Parth, and they began to follow my instructions

In the midst of this, Aarav returned with the doctor. The doctor examined Aditi and explained that her blood pressure had dropped due to stress and panic, leading to her weakness and fainting. He administered an injection, assuring us that she would regain consciousness after a while. She added, "When she wakes up, give her these tablets, provide her with a good meal, and some juice." I nodded in agreement, and Aarav escorted the doctor outside.

Deepa and Parth approached me, their eyes betraying a sense of fear, and they informed me, "We've done as you instructed." I acknowledged their compliance and then turned to Dhruv and Laksh, instructing them to gather Aditi's luggage and place it in our car. We were taking Aditi with us to the haveli.

As I looked at the Verma family, they appeared shocked and too frightened to engage with me. However, one individual, Chandini, stepped forward and began suggesting an alternative, stating, "We know Aditi has disrespected your family by losing precious family jewelry. If you're concerned about your family's reputation, you can marry my daughter. She is outstanding. In fact, Aditi is nothing compared to her." I couldn't tolerate this and shouted, "Enough!" She flinched at the intensity of my voice. I continued, "Not a word against Aditi. She is going to be my wife and the daughter-in-law of the Suryavanshi family. You have not only disrespected her but also made the mistake of raising your hand against her. Let her lose as many pieces of jewelry as she wants; I'll retrieve them. If she wishes, I'll buy an entire jewelry shop for her.These pieces of jewelry are nothing compared to her self-respect and dignity, which you tried to tarnish."

Saying this, I gently lifted Aditi into my arms and began moving towards our car. At that moment, Parth remembered something and said, "One minute, Rudransh Ji," as he presented a Kanha idol, adding, "I forgot this important thing. It's her Kanha." He handed it to Aarav and he asked me if he and deepa could come with us. I nodded in agreement and lifted Aditi, placing her in my lap in the back seat. Parth, Deepa, and Dhruv traveled in Parth's vehicle, while Aarav drove, Laksh sat in the passenger seat, and I held Aditi as we embarked on our journey to the haveli.

I couldn't help but wonder to myself how the day had taken such a sudden turn. One moment, she was happy, and the next, everything had gone wrong. Laksh informed our family members of the situation, handing me the phone and saying, "Dadaji wants to talk to you." I nodded and answered, "Ji, Dadaji." He responded, "Good decision, my boy. You've made me proud again. In the background, I could hear his mom shouting, "I've arranged everything. Just bring her, and I'll take care of it." I inquired about Ayyansh, and she replied, "He just drank milk and fell asleep, beta." I acknowledged her update and disconnected the call.

After an hour, Aditi was still sleeping due to weakness as per the doctor's advice. As we arrived at the haveli, Aarav honked the horn to signal our presence, and my family members gathered at the entrance. I lifted Aditi in my arms while she continued to sleep, and I could see the concern on my family members' faces.

Dadi was the first to inquire, "What happened?" and my father interjected, "Who the hell dared to lay a hand on my daughter?" I smiled at my family and assured them, "I've taken care of everything, Papa. Cool down." I took Aditi to the guest room and carefully placed her on the bed.

I instructed our cook to prepare some healthy food and fresh juice since Aditi could wake up anytime. Meanwhile, Parth and Deepa greeted everyone. I took a moment to approach Parth and express my gratitude. I said, "I couldn't thank you there, but the way you stood up for your sister against your family, I'm proud of you." Parth humbly replied, "What are you saying, Rudransh Ji? She's my sister. I'll fight with the whole world for her. But thank you for bringing her here from that hell. Seeing her here, I know she'll be happy."

As Parth and Deepa prepared to leave, Dadaji intervened and said, "Where will you two go, my boy? Won't you be here for your sister's wedding? Their wedding will proceed as planned, but in this haveli, you can't go anywhere." I added, "You and Deepa should stay here, Parth, for Aditi. She'll be happy and comfortable in this new place with you people around, they nodded in yes.

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