Hriday Patil (31): A rising politician, calm and thoughtful, known for his honesty and dedication. He dreams of changing the world, but love changes him first.

His family

•Raghunath patil (grandfather): A corrupt politician, domineering, and prioritizes family wealth and influence over morals.

•Chaitanya patil(father): A corrupt politician, domineering, and prioritizes family wealth and influence over morals.

•Preeti Patil (mother): Submissive to the family hierarchy, sharp-tongued behind closed doors, upholds orthodox beliefs, believes women must endure silently.

•Pradeep patil (uncle): Equally corrupt, ambitious, scheming; views Hriday as a rival.

•Nalini Patil (aunt): Learned to stay quiet, manipulative in subtle ways; enjoys putting down other women quietly.

•Shivaay Patil (cousin): Good-hearted, secretly supportive of Hriday, wants his own life outside politics. Keeps this hidden because revealing it would anger the family.

•Shaan Mehra (best friend/ pa): Hriday’s loyal confidant, protective, fun, and knows all the family secrets.

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Aastha Sharma (25): Works at an orphanage, soft-spoken yet strong, with a heart full of kindness. Life hasn’t been easy for her, but she still chooses love and hope every single day.

Her family

•Vihaan Sharma (6 months): The center of Aastha’s world, a baby whose smile can melt even the coldest hearts.

•Deven sharma (father): Fearful of society, orthodox, prioritizes reputation over family.

•Richa sharma (mother): Submissive, follows her husband’s rules, terrified of societal judgment.

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Stay tuned for the further updates of the book. I truly appreciate your presence throughout the journey.

Lots of love,

Shay 💗