⏩ Later that night, as darkness enveloped the town, Manav returned home from a long day at work, his body aching with exhaustion. He was utterly drained. He fumbled with his keys, unlocking the front door with the spare he always kept for emergencies, a habit born from past lockouts.

He called out for his wife, Sarla, expecting her to greet him with a refreshing glass of water, a small comfort after a gruelling day.