Rahul Malhotra sat on the porch of their temporary residence, his emotions in turmoil. The ordeal of the past few months had taken a toll on him, but amidst all the chaos, there was one beacon of hope that kept him going—his daughter, Avi. The sight of her playing happily in the garden, her laughter filling the air, brought a smile to his face, but also a pang of guilt. He had missed so much of her early years, and now, he was determined to make up for lost time.Rahul watched as Avi ran towards him, her tiny legs moving swiftly, her face glowing with joy. She had grown so much, and her bright eyes were filled with curiosity and wonder. As she reached him, she flung her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly."Dada!" Avi exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement. "Look! I found a butterfly!"Rahul chuckled, holding her close. "That's wonderful, sweetheart. You're getting so big."Avi beamed up at him, her innocence and pure joy a stark contrast to the darkness that had overshadow
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