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Saanvi stirred, the direct sun rays piercing through the thin curtain, flashing brutally on her eyes. A jolt of sharp pain shot through her right hand, and she instinctively sat upright, clutching the throbbing limb with a gasp. Her eyes, heavy from exhaustion and weeping, slowly took in the surroundings. She frowned, confused. She found herself lying perfectly tucked under a blanket, nestled beside Anvi. A wave of confusion washed over her—she distinctly remembered collapsing in exhaustion beside the cold cupboard while clutching that devastating letter. She couldn't recall when she had finally drifted off.