Queen Gandhari embraced her daughter, her heart heavy with understanding. She had always cherished Dusshala's independent spirit and wished for her to have the freedom to make her own choices.
"Dusshala," Queen Gandhari said gently, "I understand your feelings. You are not a mere prize. Your happiness and choices matter above all else."
Dusshala looked up at her mother, her eyes still filled with tears. "But what if I do not wish to be married to a stranger, someone who may not truly value me for who I am?"
Queen Gandhari kept quiet because she knew the weight of Dusshala's concerns. She recognized her daughter's desire for a meaningful and genuine connection rather than a marriage based solely on tradition or political alliances. Because she too is a result of the political dynamics and arranged marriages, Queen Gandhari understood the importance of her daughter's wishes.
