His Replaced Bride! Don't Expect!

“Sometimes, the heart notices things before the mind is ready to accept them.”

Siya had stopped expecting warmth since that night from the Rathore mansion a long time ago.

She had learned to navigate through the cold glares, the biting remarks, and the suffocating loneliness. That's what she has always felt, so, she is used to it.

But today, something felt different.

She caught Virat watching her.

Not with anger. Not with resentment.

But with something else.

Something that made her heart beat a little too fast.

The family gathered for breakfast in the lavish dining hall. The tension was thick, Sanaya’s presence in the house for the past few days had made everything worse.

Siya quietly placed food on Dadaji’s plate, her movements graceful and composed.

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

(Devika’s sharp eyes landed on her)

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

Stop pretending, Siya. No matter how much you act like the perfect bahu, you will never be my daughter-in-law. 💢

Siya Mehta (FL)

(Siya froze for a second but didn’t let the words shake her)

Instead, she calmly continued serving Dadaji, offering him a soft smile.

Siya Mehta (FL)

Eat well, Dadaji. You need your strength.

Ramachandra Rathore (Dadaji)

(Dadaji patted her hand affectionately)

Ramachandra Rathore (Dadaji)

At least someone in this house cares for me.

Virat, who had been silently sipping his coffee, clenched his jaw. He hated how his mother spoke to Siya, but he said nothing.

Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)

(Sanaya, sitting beside Devika, smirked)

Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)

Honestly, Siya, why are you still here? If I were in your place, I’d have left already.

Siya Mehta (FL)

(Siya looked at her, her eyes steady)

Siya Mehta (FL)

That’s the difference between us, Sanaya. You run away when things get tough. I don’t.

Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)

(Sanaya’s face twisted in irritation)

Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)

Excuse me? 💢

Before Siya could respond, Devika scoffed.

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

Enough of this nonsense. Siya, go inside. Your presence is ruining my appetite. 🙄

Siya’s fingers clenched under the table, but just as she was about to leave, another voice interrupted.

Virat Rathore (ML)

SHE STAYS!! ❄️

The entire room turned to look at Virat.

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

(Devika frowned) What did you say?

Virat set down his coffee cup. His gaze flickered toward Siya for a brief moment before he looked back at his mother.

Virat Rathore (ML)

I said she would stay.

Devika’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

Since when do you care? ❄️

Virat Rathore (ML)

(Virat’s voice was calm but firm)

Virat Rathore (ML)

Since I realized this house treats her like an outsider when she is, in fact, MY WIFE!

A stunned silence followed. Siya’s eyes snapped to Virat, surprise flickering in them. He had never defended her before.

Karan, sitting across the table, smirked.

Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)

(Sanaya, however, wasn’t ready to back down) Virat, I—

Virat Rathore (ML)

(Virat didn’t even glance at her)

Virat Rathore (ML)

Eat your breakfast, Sanaya. ❄️

Sanaya’s face burned with anger, but she bit her tongue. Siya, still in shock, slowly sat back down. Dadaji chuckled under his breath, pleased.

But Devika wasn’t.

Devika Rathore (Virat’s Mother)

(She glared at Virat) So, suddenly, you’re standing up for her? 💢

Virat didn’t respond.

Because even he wasn’t sure why he had done it.

To be continued...

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