Chapter 67

Agni’s POV

She didn’t speak a word though I remained in silence, kneeling before her for fifteen minutes. I kept my head in her lap.

“Jwala, I know it hurts you a lot. Yell at me, hit me or punish me as you like. I am scared of your silence. I don’t know what decision you will be taking, but this silence is very uncomfortable.”

Still, she stayed silent. Is she planning to leave me? No, I can’t imagine it. Without Jwala, I can’t imagine a day. What if she asks me to divorce her. Tears filled in my eyes. Even if mom is alive, she would hate me too.

“Agni, tell me one thing. What’s the difference between you and Aadarsh? Due to blackmail, he betrayed me and handed over to those idiots. You too did the same” she said.

“Maybe no difference,” I answered.

“Why shouldn’t I choose to leave you too as I hate Aadarsh.”

“Hate me Jwala but please don’t leave me. I am nothing without you. Please, Jwala!” I pleaded her with tears.

I felt her caressin