You Own My Heart ( Completed )

Recap: The whole family celebrates Sanjana's baby shower.

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Aryan and Ranjith walked into the prison cell and found Chandrasekar and Rajesh fighting over the half meal that had been served.

Aryan raised his voice, cold and sharp. "If you are done with your fight, I will finish my business."

Both men turned to him and immediately froze. Fear flickered across their faces. Every time Aryan showed up, it only meant more pain, more punishment—he never came without a reason, and it was never pleasant.

"This time a special treatment for you both," Aryan said, looking at them with dead seriousness.

He turned to Ranjith. "Call one of the guards. Bring the injection."

Chandrasekar's eyes widened. "What is this?"

Aryan's voice dropped low, but the venom in it was unmistakable. "The same one which you gave my parents. So enjoy. Next time you may not see me, but I will definitely see your lifeless body before throwing you to the sharks."

He turned around and walked away as Chandrasekar screamed from inside the cell, fear lacing every cry.

A week later, Aryan and Sanjana were walking slowly through the lawn. Her face was pale and her movements sluggish. Still, she kept going, trying to enjoy the moment with him.

Aryan stopped her gently. "Sanju, you look very tired, so let's stop walking. Come on, let's get back inside."

They sat down on the nearby bench. A moment later, Devika walked over with a glass of fresh juice.

Aryan looked at Sanju, concern clouding his expression. "Sanju, your face isn't normal. Are you feeling any pain?"

Devika too noticed something was off. "Sanju, what happened? Are you feeling any pain? Tell us."

Sanju shook her head slightly. "Maa, it's just mild... I'm feeling tired. Maybe I'll sleep for some time."

"No," Aryan said firmly, rising to his feet. "Let's go to the hospital immediately."

"Aryan, no... it's very mild," Sanju tried to reassure him.

"What if you feel more pain?" he asked anxiously.

Devika intervened. "Sanju, no more talks. We will go to the hospital. I'll get the things packed now. Aryan, get her to the car and keep going. I'll reach soon behind you."

"Fine, maa," Aryan nodded.

He quickly called Ranjith to start the car. Then he gently lifted Sanju and placed her in the back seat, sitting next to her as she laid her head on his shoulder, one hand resting on her abdomen. Ranjith called the doctor to inform them they were on their way.

As soon as they reached, the doctors rushed Sanju into a room. After examining her, they gave her an injection to induce labor—her pains had already begun. Leaving a nurse to monitor her, the doctor stepped out to speak with Aryan.

"How is she?" Aryan asked, worry evident in his eyes.

"It's her labor pain," the doctor explained. "I've given her an injection. Soon the pain will get more intense with contractions. We need to wait. You can go stay with her and even take her for a little walk—it'll help the process."

"Thank you," Aryan said and walked inside.

Sanju was sitting on the bed. "Aryan, help me get down. Doctor told me to walk for some time."

He immediately helped her and held her hand as she walked slowly, one hand on her lower back. Every time a contraction hit, she paused, wincing in pain.