Chapter 117

She could hear the sound of her heart pounding loudly in her ears, each beat echoing like a drum, heavy and relentless. The pounding was so loud she was certain the whole house could hear it. Her breaths came in short, ragged gasps as the fear and adrenaline coursed through her body. Every sound in the house seemed amplified, from the faint creak of the floorboards to the distant hum of the outside night. Her mind raced, overwhelmed by everything that had just happened, unable to process the shock and relief at the same time.

Meanwhile, Burhan walked into the house, moving quickly but with purpose, his eyes scanning until they landed on Roshanay. His gaze softened the moment he saw her, though his jaw remained tight. She was hiccupping, her body trembling from the mixture of fear, adrenaline, and tears. Without hesitation, he approached her and gently pulled her into a tight hug, letting her sob against his chest. He held her carefully, as if she were fragile, letting her rele