Now, about this afternoon,” Bhargav began, shifting to address her earlier questions. “"When we were in the conference room, I was just overjoyed to see you. I pushed hard to wrap up my meetings in the US ahead of schedule because I wanted to surprise you, to see your genuine reaction when you realized I'd come back ten days early. But then..." His voice trailed off, his expression turning serious. “I received some unsettling news sometime after you left the room. It changed my mood completely, and I apologize for the abruptness and the way I acted.” Sanju looked at him with wide eyes, eager for him to continue but understanding the weight of his words. “What happened? What news?” Bhargav's features softened, a slight sigh escaping him as he realized Sanju deserved the full story. He reached for her hand, holding it gently as a sign of support for the vulnerability he was about to share.