“There was a commotion in the village today because of Sesha.” Brahm chuckled as he sat next to Ananta’s bed, where she was sitting. He always sat next to his daughter and made small talk with her. He hadn’t spent time with her in the past, so he wanted to do it now. 

“Three boys got into a fistfight over being Sesha’s boyfriend. Haha. Who does she take after to be so popular?” Brahm glanced at his daughter as he cut up fruit. Ananta was looking out the window with blank eyes. For a moment, sadness filled Brahm’s face, but he didn’t show it. “Usually, parents are supposed to stop fights, but the parents here only stood by and cheered their kids on. I’ve been here for over a year now, but I still encounter so many interesting people. Anyway, after that ruckus, you won’t believe what happened next.”

Brahm speared a piece of fruit with a fork and placed the fork in Ananta’s hand. However, it fell out of her hand onto the blanket. She still had a long recovery ahead of her. Brahm carefully put the piece of fruit to her lips. Ananta opened her mouth slightly and began to nibble at the fruit. It was...