Ananya had always known that mending the cracks in Sid's family wouldn't be easy. Their reunion had been filled with mixed emotions, and she couldn't help but feel like the catalyst of the family's disarray.

As they stepped into Sid's childhood home, Ananya sensed the tension in the air. Sid's mother, a stern and formidable figure, greeted them with a bitter expression. Her disapproval was palpable, and it stung.

Sid's face fell, his sensitivity towards his family on full display. He had expected a warm welcome, perhaps a scolding for staying away for so long, but certainly not this cold reception.

"Why did you come?" his mother questioned, her tone laced with hostility. Ananya watched as Sid's anger flared.

"I'm here for my brother's marriage. Why wouldn't I be allowed?" Sid's response was sharp and incisive, not the kind of interaction he had hoped for.

His mother was left momentarily speechless, unable to offer a valid reason for her hostility. Sid wasn't about to let this slide.

"We're staying here for 10 days, and I won't tolerate anyone annoying my wife," Sid declared firmly, his voice charged with anger, directed at his family.

Ananya was taken aback by Sid's protective stance. She had never seen him like this before.

"Let's go, Ananya," Sid said in a softer tone, trying to defuse the situation.

His mother's voice cut through the tension, "I don't mind you staying here."

Sid was puzzled, not comprehending the underlying meaning of her words.

"It means your so-called wife is not allowed here," she clarified, her words delivered with callous indifference.

Sid's frustration boiled over. He couldn't hold back any longer. "For your information, this house is my mother's, not yours. Just because I call you 'maa' and respect your decisions doesn't mean you have to control my life. I've told you this before. I can't understand what you really want from my life. First, you came between me and my dad, took away my chairman seat, and now you're asking my wife not to enter my mother's home. I will never let you rule against my wife. Remember, I respect you so much, but I'm not here to create a mess."

The words hung in the air, a declaration of Sid's unwavering support for Ananya and a challenge to his mother's control. Ananya realized that she had a fighter by her side, willing to stand up for their love and happiness, no matter the cost.