11. The day it all made sense

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:47:18 +0000

The day the board results were announced, Tripti's hands trembled as she opened the website. She wasn't expecting miracles anymore—only hoping her hard work had been enough. When the marks appeared, tears filled her eyes. She hadn't topped the school, but she had scored far beyond what she once believed she could. For the first time in months, she smiled without forcing herself to.