I sat on the edge of my bed in my cozy room, the full-length mirror across from me reflecting my simple sundress and the apron I'd hung up earlier. I'd been practicing recipes all afternoon, dreaming about opening my own little restaurant one day. Cooking made me happy—it was my passion, my future. But Uncle Raj, Dad's older brother, had stopped by unexpectedly, and now he was lounging against my desk, his eyes lingering on me in a way that made my cheeks flush. He was always so... intense, with that smirk and those broad shoulders that filled the doorway.
"So, little niece", he said, his voice low and gravelly, stepping closer.




















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