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But by 8 PM, the power went out. The whole house fell into a thick, croaking darkness. Valyamma called from her room, “ Kuttaa , is the lamp safe?”

His mother kissed his forehead. His father whispered, “Today, our Kambikuttan became the pillar of this house.” kambikuttan home

So he did something new. He sat down next to the lamp. He cupped his hands around the flame, not too close, just enough to block the wind. He stayed still. For the first time, his restless legs didn’t kick. His mind didn’t race. But by 8 PM, the power went out