Chapter 70 — Rishi's Gift

The next morning, Ritika officially joined the university.

Walking back into the classroom after years away filled her with a happiness she had almost forgotten.

She stood before her students and began teaching International Relations.

Ritika: Good morning, everyone.

Students: Good morning, ma'am.

As she started her lecture, she felt confident again.

She wasn't just returning to her career.

She was returning to a part of herself.

Meanwhile, at the Qureshi mansion, Rishi was sitting with Abhram.

Rishi: Dadu!

Abhram: Yes, champ?

Rishi quickly took something from his pocket.

Rishi: You know Father's Day is coming?

Abhram smiled.

Abhram: Yes, I know.

Rishi proudly showed him his small savings.

Rishi: Look, Dadu! I saved this money.

Abhram: What are you planning to do with it?

Rishi: We will buy Baba a watch!

His eyes lit up.

Rishi: Come, Dadu. Let's go!

Abhram laughed.

Abhram: Right now?

Rishi nodded enthusiastically.

Rishi: Yes! Baba will be happy.

Shabana and Rehnaa, who had been listening from nearby, smiled warmly.

Shabana: Look at our little boy.

Rehnaa: He loves Arnav so much.

Rishi: Dadi, Phupi, come with us!

Shabana: Alright, beta.

Rehnaa smiled.

Rehnaa: Let's go find something special for Baba.

Rishi carefully held Abhram's hand.

Rishi: But Dadu, remember... Baba shouldn't know.

Abhram: Ah, so it's a secret?

Rishi nodded seriously.

Rishi: Very secret.

Everyone laughed.

Rishi couldn't wait to surprise Arnav.

For him, Father's Day wasn't about biology.

It was about the man he called Baba.