Chapter 49 Friends

• "Have a wonderful day, sweetheart," Mary whispered, planting a tender kiss on Priya's forehead before dropping her off at college.
• "Thanks, Mother. I'll be fine," Priya smiled warmly as she stepped into the bustling campus.
• A wave of contentment washed over Priya as she immersed herself in the familiar surroundings of her beloved college. Education had always been her refuge, a sanctuary she cherished, alongside the simple pleasures of eating and sleeping.