“It doesn’t seem like you’re very close with your brother and sister-in-law,” Riddhima continued, her tone gentle but probing.

Drishti’s hands froze momentarily, memories of her last visit for Pagphera flashing through her mind. She didn’t want anyone to think poorly of her family, so she quickly brushed off the tension. “No, chachi, it's not like that. It’s just that I left home a long time ago. I would only visit if there were holidays during my college years….And I have a niece—she’s so cute!”