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The drawing room was full of guests, but Mehreen sat quietly in the corner, holding her tea cup. She was used to being ignored or criticized by her relatives. Her cousin Mashal was the center of attention, laughing and chatting with their grandmother. Mashal was beautiful and pampered, but whenever she looked at Mehreen's academic awards, her eyes flashed with envy. Aswad, their childhood playmate, was returning from abroad next week, and Mashal was determined to keep Mehreen away from him.