FAZER LOGINIt was supposed to be her sister’s wedding. But in an instant, Aurelia was forced to take her place becoming the bride to a man she barely even knew. To pay off her family’s debt and protect her parents’ dignity, Aurelia spoke her vows to Gian, a cold man who never wanted her there in the first place. Without love, without the blessing of her own heart, Aurelia married Gian Alvaro, the man who was meant to be her sister’s husband. The frigid reception, the disappointed looks from Gian’s family, and a silent wedding night marked the beginning of a life she never wished for. Their marriage began with obligation. But as Gian’s gaze slowly softened and the walls around him began to crumble, Aurelia found herself facing an unsettling truth. Love doesn’t always come easy… and the secrets behind this marriage are far from fully revealed.
Ver mais“You have to fix me. Bring my confidence back.”Aurelia froze where she stood, while Gian closed the distance between them in just a few quick steps. The sudden proximity made her spin around instinctively.“I…I’m not that kind of woman,” she stammered, inching away as her hands flew up to guard her chest.“I know,” Gian shot back immediately. “You’re my wife, Aurelia.”He said it right beside her left ear, making her flinch and shiver at the same time. His voice was too close, low, steady and it slid under her skin like a blade. His breath brushed her neck, stirring a strange, unnameable sensation inside her.Aurelia faced him again. She wanted to get angry, to push him away and reject all of this. But her tongue refused to move. Her body locked up under emotions she couldn’t sort out. Gian didn’t even touch her, yet the weight of his stare made it hard to breathe.The next morning, Aurelia’s scream tore through the quiet room the moment she opened her eyes and found a tall, broad-sh
Gian moved toward Aurelia slowly, almost soundless, closing the small distance between them. His warm breath brushed her face, and it felt like the room itself was shrinking around them.Aurelia swallowed hard. Her body went stiff, her instincts firing off warnings.“What do you want me to do?” she asked softly, her voice trembling. It barely rose above the tension hanging thick between them.Gian lifted an eyebrow, his lips curling slightly. “Be my wife… completely.”Aurelia frowned. “I… I am your wife.”He shook his head lightly, quick, as if mocking the logic she’d just spoken. “I want proof. And help.”“H-help with what?”His gaze dropped, sharp and intense. “Make me feel confident again. Bring back my desire.”Aurelia froze. Her breath hitched. Words nearly slipped away from her. “I… I’m not a doctor, Gian. So—”“You’re my wife. Your job is to make me feel like a man again.”In an instant, Gian leaned even closer. Aurelia’s heart thrashed against her ribs. But before their breath
“Typical gold-digger!”That was the first thing that flew out of Mrs. Lestari’s mouth this morning. Her tone was sharp, cutting, like a whip cracking across bare skin. The usually quiet house was now heavy with tension.Aurelia stayed silent. Her head bowed, her eyes fixed on the floor. She knew those words weren’t just an angry outburst, but a judgment she had feared long before this moment.“Graduate school? A master’s degree? You’ve barely been in this house and you already want to continue your studies? What’s next, huh? A car? An apartment? A vacation overseas?”Mrs. Lestari’s voice rose, and the maid who had been carrying tea, quickly backed out of the dining room. Gian sat at the far end of the table, staring into his cup. He didn’t say a single word.“I’m not asking for anything except permission, Ma’am,” Aurelia replied softly, barely audible. “I just want to chase my dream. I was accepted even before this marriage happened.”“Oh, of course! Exactly what I expected. You accep
“I want to ask you something,” Gian said quietly, though his voice carried an unmistakable firmness. “Who exactly were you trying to please?”Aurelia froze. Her lips parted, but no sound came out.Madam Lestari folded her arms even tighter across her chest. “Certainly not me, Gian,” she snapped.Silence settled over the room.Before anyone could add another word, Gian stepped forward. Slow, steady, without theatrics. His gaze cut through the tension, directed at only one person.“I never asked you to cook,” he said. “I didn’t ask for anything.”Aurelia bit her lip, head dipping slightly.But then, to her surprise, Gian picked up a cloth. He wiped the messy countertop once, calmly, without a complaint before turning to his mother.“She just arrived today. If a small mistake is enough to set you off like this… maybe this house is simply too harsh for anyone.”Madam Lestari stiffened. “You’re defending her?”Gian didn’t answer.He simply looked at his mother for a long, heavy moment. The


















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