Laksh and Ragini's negligence towards Mishka was compensated by Adarsh and Parineeta's love and care towards her. Laksh was occupied with his whimsical Badi Reconstruction Project whereas Ragini was busy following a rigorous routine suggested by elder ladies of the house for her pregnancy. Mishka had found guardians in the form of Adarsh and Parineeta.
Over the last few months, Adarsh and Parineeta had been staying inside home but they never meddled in any of the household matters. Even Adarsh did not complain of the job he was given in Maheshwari's office. 
Swara and Sanskar had not forgiven them, also their interaction with each other was still limited to the essential and formal but Adarsh and Parineeta both were aware about their misdeeds and today, every moment they were repenting over their own mistakes.
Apart from the guilt, Adarsh life was content around Parineeta and Mishka, both were dutiful as well as lovable around her. Adarsh took the responsibility of dropping and picking Mishka from her school as well as various extra curricular activities such as swimming, chess, and Kathak classes whereas Mishka got a helping hand from Parineeta in her studies. She looked after her necessities and desires of being loved. 
Truly, the trio had created their own world inside their home away from everyone. 
Swara smiled to herself praying for the little innocent soul's bright future and blessed life concentrating on her work. She did not realise how much time passed. 
Sudden screeching sound captured her attention, and she turned to see her husband coming out from the driver seat. Even though she was far, she could not miss his horrific face. His unexpected arrival very early in the evening confused her. Instantly, she asked the gardener to pass on the water pipe and ran behind her husband. Sanskar was entering inside their home without noticing her presence.
"Sanskar" She called out loudly from behind when he was climbing stairs to go upstairs.
He halted in his steps hearing her voice.
"You came so early?" She asked bewilderedly, "You said you had dinner with clie...?"
"Is Dad in his room?" He asked not realising her earlier questions.
Swara simply nodded her head staring in his shivering eyes.
Sanskar turned swiftly and taking long steps he moved towards his father's room followed by Swara.
When he entered his father was reading a book whereas his mother was speaking with someone over the phone. Both turned alert looking at the abrupt entry of their son. Just one look at their son's face and they knew some storm was going to hit their household once again.
Sujata immediately cut the call and focussed her concentration on her son who was mentally figuring out the best possible way to declare the dreadful news.
"Sanskar, you here? What happened?" Question was out of Sujata's vocal cords even before she had realised her own words.
"Dad, do you know who funded Laksh's project?" Sanskar spoke calculatively. His mother's words fell on deaf ears.
Ram gave a quick glance at his wife and daughter-in-law before matching it with his son again. He shook his head in a negative way. He was totally clueless about the sudden ask from his son.
"It's Bade Papa." 
Finally, Sanskar broke the news with a thudded heart. "He sold his land near Jamnagar and... and... and he... he sold... he sold 8% of his Maheshwari Inc shares in the market."
Sanskar's words threw icy water on the rest of the three. Ram stumbled at his place. If Sanskar was not attentive he would have collapsed. Swara and Sujata's state was no different. Both were just looking at Sanskar with wide open eyes.