—Ahad's Mansion—
After dinner, Umeed slept while Ahad was up, thinking about something.
He caressed Umeed's hair with adore in his eyes and sat there thinking about her. 'How could someone have such a big heart?' She should hate Mumtaz for having to share Ahad with her and that was only normal, phenomenal. But no, she put aside all her pain, her hatred and was genuinely worried for Mumtaz' life.
She had made a decision and he wouldn't exploit her goodness too much.
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Like always, Umeed woke up for Fajr, prayed and today, she lazily went back to sleep again. She was tired, mentally and needed some rest.
After a long time, she woke up and didn't find Ahad by her side. She carefully got up and walked out of the room wearing a shawl.
She saw Ahad seated in the hall, talking to a
