It was an important day for some in the Rathore mansion. Not because of any business deal or trip, but because a long-lost family member was returning. Tej Singh Rathore, after years of leaving his family for the sake of another woman, had decided to return. The betrayal from that woman had pushed him back toward his roots, and some people in the mansion believed in the saying, "Subah ka bhula, shaam ko ghar laut aaye, to usse apna lena chahiye."

The mansion was buzzing with activity. The halls were lit with bright lights, symbolizing a fresh start. Urmila Singh Rathore, Tej’s mother, was busy instructing the servers while Anjali, his wife, was preparing for the puja with her usual dedication, though her heart wasn’t entirely in it.