Chapter 168. The Secret

"Why would Shehryaar want Haseeb and Dua to marry?" Asma, Haseeb's mother, asked her husband Haroon once they reached their room after dinner.

"I wonder what made Shehryaar reach this decision," he said. "Nevertheless, he is the enthroned head; we have to accept whatever decision he makes. I hope it will be better for our son. Dua is a nice girl."

"Haroon, you know, you need to get out of this thinking. Where is our share? Is all the power, status, and wealth supposed to be distributed among Jaha Ara’s children? Why can't Haseeb or my son Saif govern the haveli and the business like Irtaza and Shehryaar do? Why do you always have to bow down to their decisions?" she stated while brushing her hair.

"You are very well aware, Asma, I can't go against my father. And going against Shehryaar's will is equivalent to going against my father."

"I'm not asking you to go against him, Haroon. I'm just asking for the fair share of my children. Why do they have to bow down