Zalmai

Zalmai is Rasheed and Laila's son who, although somewhat spoiled by Rasheed, is still a kind boy.

Quotes:

"He had eyed Tariq with suspicion."

(Part 3, Chapter 43, page 328)

"Laila was startled by a mute voice: Did Baba jan leave because of me? Because of what I said, about you and the man downstairs?"

(Part 3, Chapter 46, page 356- I tend to wonder if Laila was just hearing things)

"That night, Zalmai wakes up coughing. Before Laila can move, Tariq swings his legs over the side of the bed. He straps on his prosthesis and walks over to Zalmai, lifts him up into his arms."

(Part 4, Chapter 49, page 387- Zalmai slowly warming up to Tariq)