Samrat pulled the car to a halt. He sprang out and rounded the car, his hand already reaching for Brinda's door. His mother emerged from the opposite side, cradling a tiny bundle wrapped in soft, sky blue cloth. With a gentle reverence, she placed the newborn into Samrat's arms.

Nandini unloaded the bags, while Brinda's mother-in-law offered a steadying hand to Brinda as she stepped out of the car. The journey had been long, and the weight of new motherhood was evident in her weary steps. They all moved towards the main entrance.