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Mariam and Laila become friends from "A Thousand Splendid Suns". After a violent confrontation with Rasheed, Laila defends Mariam, marking a turning point in their relationship.

after Aziza's birth, in 1993

Mariam and Laila become friends

After a violent confrontation with Rasheed, Laila defends Mariam, marking a turning point in their relationship. They begin to share tea and chores, slowly building a friendship based on mutual suffering and support. Mariam confesses her past to Laila, and Laila reveals the truth about Aziza's parentage. This alliance becomes their only source of strength.