Sai realized she loved V despite Shruti kaand because of several reasons
1. Saviour image of V - she was 18, orphaned, vulnerable and he took her "zimmedari" despite her being a stranger and gave a roof, food/water, provided for her in some ways.
2. She was affected when he called another person his wife, gave her attention. So she thought it must be because she loved him.
3. Conditioning. Everyone in her life told her that V was so mahaan to tolerate her presence despite her so called immaturity, her age etc
4. Guilt, Gaslighting- she was held accountable for everything by so many people that she felt like maybe she really was at fault. When a lie is repeated enough times it seems true.
5. Her inherent kindness, empathy and sensitive nature. Seeing V getting hurt trying to save her from Sada made her forget the circumstances that led to her getting kidnapped by him. Shes the kind who gives BOD so she felt bad that she didn't give him more time, wasnt more patient.
6. The impression that V had somehow paid for his crimes already simply because he was suspended and got disrepute and kicked out by family. Not realizing that he brought it upon himself.
So it was these plus several other factors that made Sai accept Vs bad behavior but still love him.
Its unfortunate the way things happened in her life making her get really attached to him and love him despite his red flags that she was unable to recognize.
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