Chapter 5: A House Full of Worries Ananya stood outside her parents' bedroom for a few seconds. She had heard her father's words clearly. "She's our daughter, Lakshmi. I want her to be happy." For some reason, those words made her eyes fill with tears. She had always thought her father didn't understand her dreams. He rarely spoke about feelings, and whenever she talked about her future, he reminded her of their problems. But perhaps he understood more than she had realised. Ananya quietly returned to her room and sat on the edge of her bed. Her offer letter was