The dim light of the evening sky cast a hazy glow through the window, bathing Noor's bedroom in a soft, inviting light. Salar paced the room, his frustration palpable. "Noor, your academic performance cannot continue like this. I will not let you fail."

Noor sat on the bed, her head bowed, a mark of shame and defeat. "I... I'm sorry, Salar. I'll try harder, I promise."