The crowning moment came on Karva Chauth. Kamala, expecting Priya to fail at the traditional fast, had prepared a dramatic lecture. But Priya fasted perfectly, then presented Kamala with a beautifully framed photo of Kamala’s late husband. “For you, Maa ji. So you always feel his presence.”

The next morning, as Kamala complained about the tea being too sweet, Priya smiled. “You’re absolutely right, Maa ji. I’ll make it again. Your taste is always so perfect.”

A new comment from a user named “SadSaas123” read: “My daughter-in-law has become a demon. She is too nice. What is happening?”

That night, Priya sat in her room, a small smile on her face. She opened her laptop. The “Velamma Comics Online” tab was still open. She scrolled to the comments section of the latest episode.

But tonight, Priya wasn’t looking for laughs. She was looking for ammunition.