The day of the final hearing had finally arrived, and the atmosphere was tense with anxiety. Everyone was scared about the outcome, and the weight of uncertainty hung heavy in the air. Aashvika and Krishnaa had been missing since the previous day, leaving Parth, Abhimanyu, and Aadrika worried sick. They had tried calling them, but their phones were switched off. They had even gone to their houses, but there was no sign of them. It was as if they had vanished into thin air. But Aarushi had assured them that everything would be okay, that Aashvika and Krishnaa knew what they were doing.

As the family sat in the courtroom, waiting for the proceedings to begin, Parth and Abhimanyu couldn't help but feel a sense of worry and unease. Mr. Saxena had already abandoned them, and they didn't have anyone to fight their case. They felt helpless and alone, and the thought of facing the prosecutor without a lawyer was daunting. They had always relied on Mr. Saxena to guide them through the legal process, but now that he was gone, they felt lost and uncertain. They didn't know what to do or where to turn. All they could do was sit and wait, hoping that somehow, someway, things would work out in their favor.

Just as they were starting to lose hope, Aashvika walked into the courtroom, dressed in formal attire and carrying a stack of papers. She looked confident and determined, and her eyes locked onto Parth and Abhimanyu, who were sitting in the front row. "I'm here to represent Ekansh," she said, her voice clear and confident. "I'm his lawyer." Parth and Abhimanyu exchanged a look of surprise and relief. They had been worried sick about Aashvika, and they had no idea she was going to represent Ekansh. They had always known that Aashvika was smart and capable, but they had no idea she was a lawyer. They felt a surge of pride and admiration for her, and they knew that they could trust her to do her best.

But despite Aashvika's confident performance, Parth and Abhimanyu couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Where was Krishnaa? They looked around the courtroom, but there was no sign of her. Aashvika seemed to sense their concern, and she smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry," she said. "Krishnaa will be here soon. She's just... taking care of something." Parth and Abhimanyu exchanged a skeptical look. What could Krishnaa be doing that was more important than being in court? They didn't have time to wonder, though, because the proceedings were about to begin. The judge entered the courtroom, and the prosecutor stood up to begin his argument. Aashvika stood up to face him, her eyes flashing with determination. She was ready to fight for Ekansh's freedom, and she was not going to back down.

As Aashvika handed over the documents to the judge, she explained that Mr. Saxena had backed out of the case and that she would be taking over as Ekansh's lawyer. The judge looked at her with a mixture of surprise and curiosity, but Aashvika stood tall, her confidence and determination evident in her demeanor. She had always been a strong and capable woman, but now she was taking on a new role, one that would require her to be brave, clever, and resourceful. As she stood before the judge, Aashvika felt a sense of pride and purpose. She was ready to fight for her husband's freedom, and she was not going to back down.

Mrs. Tripathi, who was sitting in the front row, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of Aashvika standing up to defend her husband. "How interesting," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "A woman nowadays standing against another and helping a culprit. It's almost... admirable." Her eyes locked onto Aashvika, and for a moment, it seemed like she was going to say something more. But then she just smiled and leaned back in her chair, her eyes never leaving Aashvika's face. Mrs. Tripathi's words were meant to be hurtful, to undermine Aashvika's confidence and make her doubt herself. But Aashvika was not one to be easily intimidated. She stood tall, her eyes flashing with determination, and she refused to back down.

Ekansh, who was sitting in the defendant's chair, looked at Aashvika with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. He had no idea that she was going to take over as his lawyer, and he was touched by her bravery and determination. He knew that she was risking a lot by defending him, especially against Mrs. Tripathi's accusations. But he also knew that Aashvika was a strong and capable woman, and he had faith in her ability to prove his innocence. As he looked at her, Ekansh felt a sense of pride and admiration for his wife. She was a true partner, a woman who stood by him through thick and thin. And he knew that he could count on her to fight for him, to do everything in her power to prove his innocence.

As the proceedings continued, Aashvika stood tall, her voice clear and confident as she presented her case. She was a force to be reckoned with, and Ekansh couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration for his wife. She was a true warrior, a woman who would stop at nothing to defend those she loved. And as he listened to her argue his case, Ekansh knew that he was lucky to have her by his side. He knew that he could count on her to fight for him, to do everything in her power to prove his innocence. And he knew that with Aashvika on his side, he could face anything that came his way.

Mrs. Tripathi's voice was laced with venom as she spoke, her words dripping with malice. "There's nothing left to discuss, Your Honor," she said, her eyes flashing with anger. "The evidence is clear, and Ekansh's guilt is obvious. It's time for him to face the consequences of his actions. This... Mrs. Goenka," she spat, her eyes flicking to Aashvika, "is just wasting our time. She's trying to defend the indefensible, and it's a futile effort." Mrs. Tripathi's words were meant to be hurtful, to undermine Aashvika's confidence and make her doubt herself. But Aashvika was not one to be easily intimidated. She stood tall, her eyes never leaving Mrs. Tripathi's face, and she listened to the older woman's words with a calm and steady gaze.

Aashvika's calm demeanor was a stark contrast to Mrs. Tripathi's angry outburst. While Mrs. Tripathi's face was red with rage, Aashvika's face was serene and composed. She didn't flinch, even when Mrs. Tripathi's gaze turned to her. Instead, she smiled calmly and began to speak. "I understand that Mrs. Tripathi is eager to see Ekansh punished," she said, her voice clear and confident. "But I believe that it's only fair to present Ekansh's side of the story as well. After all, every accused person has the right to a fair trial, and that includes the right to defend themselves." Aashvika's words were measured and calm, but they carried a weight of conviction that was hard to ignore. She was a woman on a mission, determined to prove Ekansh's innocence and bring him home.

The judge looked at Aashvika with interest, his eyes narrowing as he considered her words. "Very well, Mrs. Goenka," he said finally. "You may proceed with presenting Ekansh's side of the story. But please, be brief. We don't have all day." Aashvika nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. She was ready to present Ekansh's case, and she was confident that she could prove his innocence. She took a deep breath, gathered her thoughts, and began to speak. Her voice was clear and confident, and she presented her case with a conviction that was hard to ignore. As she spoke, the courtroom was silent, everyone's eyes fixed on Aashvika as she presented Ekansh's side of the story.

As Aashvika spoke, Ekansh listened with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. He had no idea that Aashvika was going to take over as his lawyer, and he was touched by her bravery and determination. He knew that she was risking a lot by defending him, especially against Mrs. Tripathi's accusations. But he also knew that Aashvika was a strong and capable woman, and he had faith in her ability to prove his innocence. As he listened to her speak, Ekansh felt a sense of hope rising up inside him. Maybe, just maybe, he was going to be okay. Maybe Aashvika was going to be able to prove his innocence and bring him home. The thought was almost too much to bear, and Ekansh felt a lump form in his throat as he listened to Aashvika's words.

Aashvika's request caught everyone off guard, and the courtroom fell silent as all eyes turned to Inaaya. Mrs. Tripathi's face turned red with rage as she jumped to her feet, objecting to Aashvika's request. "How many times must my client repeat the same story?" she demanded. "Mrs. Goenka is just wasting time, trying to delay the inevitable. We've already heard Inaaya's testimony, and it's clear that Ekansh is guilty." Mrs. Tripathi's voice was shrill and accusatory, and she glared at Aashvika with a mixture of anger and contempt. She seemed to be seething with rage, her body tense and her eyes blazing with fury. It was clear that she was not going to let Aashvika get away with this without a fight.

But Aashvika was not intimidated. She stood calmly, her eyes locked on Mrs. Tripathi, and replied, "Maybe Inaaya has already told her story, but I believe that the real story is about to be told now." Her voice was steady and confident, and she smiled slightly as she glanced at Inaaya. The younger woman looked nervous and uncertain, but Aashvika's smile seemed to reassure her. Inaaya took a deep breath and stood up, making her way to the witness box. As she settled into the box, Aashvika began to question her. "Inaaya, can you tell us again what happened on the night of the accident?" she asked, her voice gentle but probing. Inaaya hesitated, looking uncertain, and Aashvika's eyes locked onto hers.

The courtroom was silent, everyone's eyes fixed on Inaaya as she hesitated, then began to speak. Her voice was barely above a whisper, and she seemed to be choosing her words carefully. Aashvika listened intently, her eyes never leaving Inaaya's face. She seemed to be searching for something, some hidden truth that only Inaaya knew. And as Inaaya spoke, Aashvika's expression changed. She looked surprised, then intrigued, and finally, she looked like she had stumbled upon something important. The courtroom was still silent, everyone's eyes fixed on Inaaya and Aashvika. It was clear that something was about to be revealed, something that would change the course of the trial forever.

As Inaaya continued to speak, the tension in the courtroom grew. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what would happen next. Mrs. Tripathi looked like she was about to explode, her face red with rage and her eyes blazing with fury. But Aashvika just smiled, a calm and confident smile that seemed to say she knew something that no one else did. And as the drama unfolded, Ekansh watched with bated breath, his heart pounding in his chest. He had no idea what was going to happen next, but he knew that his fate hung in the balance.

As Inaaya began to speak, her words painted a picture of Ekansh as a obsessed and lovesick individual. "Ekansh has been obsessed with me since college," she said, her voice dripping with disdain. "He would follow me everywhere, show up at my doorstep unannounced, and even go so far as to hack into my social media accounts." Inaaya's words were meant to portray Ekansh as a stalker, a man who was so consumed by his own desires that he had lost all sense of decency and respect. She spoke with a conviction that was convincing, but Aashvika was not fooled. She had seen the recording, and she knew that Inaaya's words were nothing more than a clever fabrication.

But before Inaaya could continue, Aashvika intervened, asking the judge for permission to play a recording. The judge nodded, and Aashvika pressed play on a small device. The courtroom was filled with the sound of Ekansh's voice, confessing his love to Inaaya. But it was not the response that one would expect. Instead of being touched by Ekansh's words, Inaaya was heard laughing at him, rejecting him outright. "You're just a bet, a challenge for me," she said, her voice dripping with contempt. "I never took you seriously, Ekansh. You were just a game to me." The courtroom was silent, the only sound the echo of Inaaya's words. Ekansh's face was red with shame, and he looked like he had been punched in the gut.

Aashvika, on the other hand, looked calm and collected, a small smile playing on her lips. She seemed to be saying, "I told you so." Mrs. Tripathi, however, looked like she was about to explode. Her face was red with rage, and she was spluttering with indignation. "This is outrageous," she exclaimed. "This recording is fake, it's been tampered with." But Aashvika just smiled, a calm and confident smile. "I assure you, Your Honor," she said, "this recording is genuine. And it proves that Inaaya was not the innocent victim that she claimed to be." Aashvika's words were like a bombshell, exploding in the courtroom and leaving everyone reeling.

The judge looked at Aashvika with interest, his eyes narrowing as he considered her words. "Very well, Mrs. Goenka," he said finally. "It seems that we have a new development in the case. I would like to hear more about this recording and how it relates to the case at hand." Aashvika nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. She was ready to present her case, and she was confident that she could prove Ekansh's innocence. As she began to speak, the courtroom was silent, everyone's eyes fixed on her as she presented her argument. The fate of Ekansh hung in the balance, and it seemed that Aashvika was the only one who could save him.