He walked back to the bed, the sound of his footsteps a soft, chilling echo in the silent room. He didn't come to her side this time. He stood at the foot of the bed, a dark, imposing silhouette against the flickering candlelight.
"Pata hai, Bondita," (You know, Bondita,) he began, his voice devoid of all emotion, a cold, flat monotone that was more terrifying than his earlier rage. "Jab woh bachcha bhaag raha tha, toh ek aakhri baar usne uss aadmi ko dekha tha, jisne yeh sab kiya tha. Jo sabse bada dushman tha. Jisne woh sabse bada dhamaaka kiya tha." (When that child was running, he saw the man who did all this one last time. Who was the biggest enemy. Who caused that massive explosion.)


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