**FLASHBACK**
**JANUARY 31ST, 2008**
The scene shifts to Meera’s joyful birthday celebration, candles flickering on a cake. Laughter fills the room until the phone rings. The air thickens with dread as she hears the news of Mr. Waller’s accident.
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**Chapter 38: The Weight of Truth**
**PRESENT DAY**
Meera’s heart raced with realization. Her life had been intertwined with her mother’s tragic fate, and Jennifer Auntie was the same person as Jiya in her father’s story. It became clear to her why Jennifer avoided Mr. Waller's gaze; guilt haunted her.
Jennifer had been driven by a one-sided love for Mr. Waller, leading to a series of heartbreaking choices.
**NARRATOR**
“Jennifer’s love stayed hidden from the world, strong enough to endure the pain of losing her best friend. Mrs
