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110. A major scandal

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The voice on the other end of the phone paused, as if the reporter was deciding whether to be honest or not.

“I... can’t reveal the source, sir. But the article is already being prepared. Of course, if you’d like to give a statement, we’ll present it in a balanced way.”

Gian shifted his shoulder slightly, holding back the emotion pressing to surface. His eyes never left Kirana, who was now leaning back in her chair, casually playing with the zipper

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  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   117. Clarification

    The atmosphere in the Mahesa family living room was still thick with tension. Aurelia sat upright, even though her heart was pounding hard in her chest. Across from her, Mrs. Lestari watched with a cynical gaze, as if every inch of Aurelia’s presence was a mistake.“You look perfectly healthy for someone who claims to be sick,” her mother-in-law said, the corner of her lips curling into a mocking smile.Aurelia drew a slow breath. All this time, she had chosen to stay quiet, leaving everything to Gian. But this time, something inside her pushed her not to remain passive.In a gentle but firm voice, Aurelia replied, “Thank you for your concern, Mother. But the illness I experienced isn’t something that can always be seen from the outside. I’ve learned that not every wound can be judged by a face that looks perfectly fine.”For a moment, the room fell silent. Mrs. Lestari said nothing, clearly not expecting Aurelia to answer like that. Gian turned his head, looking at his wife with brig

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   116. I’ll be patient

    “My guess was right, wasn’t it? Your precious daughter-in-law couldn’t handle being part of this family.”The sharp remark slipped easily from Mrs. Lestari’s lips. Her tone dripped with mockery, as if the victory belonged to her. Her gaze stabbed toward Mr. Mahesa, who had once looked so proud of Aurelia.But Mr. Mahesa did not stay silent. His face hardened, though the calm dignity of a father still lingered in his expression. “Don’t forget that the real troublemaker is Kirana. That girl who’s always around you.” His voice was low and heavy with pressure.“She was only defending herself,” Mrs. Lestari shot back, lifting her brows arrogantly. A trace of resentment trembled beneath her words, as if she was trying hard to hide the unease she truly felt.“So you trust her more than your own son?” Mr. Mahesa replied again.Gian, who sat on the other side of the table, simply let out a sigh. He had no interest in listening to the endless argument between his parents. “I’ll have breakfast u

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   115. A Painful Sound

    The wall clock had just struck four in the morning when Gian woke up. For a moment he thought he was still trapped in a nightmare, but the next second his awareness returned fully, and the empty side of the bed made panic rise in his chest.He turned his head, and sure enough, his wife was not lying there.His eyes quickly found Aurelia in the corner of the room, sitting cross-legged on the floor with a laptop open on her lap. Her hair hung loose and messy, her pale face lit by the glow of the screen. Beside her sat a cup of coffee that was nearly empty.“Sweetheart?” Gian called softly, his voice still rough with sleep.There was no response. Aurelia’s fingers kept moving quickly across the keyboard, occasionally pausing before she clicked something with intense focus.Gian got up and walked closer. Only when he was a few steps away did Aurelia glance up suddenly, as if she had just realized he was there. Her gaze was sharp, though the exhaustion in her eyes could not be hidden.The

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   114. Kirana Grows Bolder

    The ringing phone on the table shattered the fragile layer of silence in the room. Kirana’s name glowed clearly on the screen, making Gian’s chest tighten. His fingers lifted reflexively, about to grab the phone, but froze in midair when he realized Aurelia had already seen the screen.Aurelia’s gaze pierced straight through him. There was no shouting, no argument, just a cold stare that made Gian feel completely exposed.Several seconds passed without a word, except for the phone continuing to ring. Gian lowered his head, unable to meet his wife’s eyes.“So she still has the nerve to call you,” Aurelia said at last. Her voice was quiet, yet it was enough to make Gian shiver.“I’ll ignore the call, Lia,” Gian replied quickly. His hand moved to silence the phone, but Aurelia raised her hand to stop him.“No.” Her gaze hardened, her jaw tightening. “If you hang up, I’ll be even more suspicious. You’ve stayed silent for far too long, Gian.”Gian swallowed, his breathing heavy. He knew Au

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   113. Aurelia’s Cold Demeanor

    That morning, the clock on the dining room wall had just passed seven-oh-five. The scent of toast and warm milk filled the air, yet the atmosphere felt empty to Aurelia. She had woken earlier than usual, not because she had slept well, but because her mind had been far too loud to let her rest.At the dining table, she sat upright, tearing a piece of toast with slow, careful movements. Her face looked calm, but the chill that lingered from the night before was still there. Gian watched her quietly. There was a thin distance between them, one that should not have existed.Across the table, Mrs. Lestari had been observing them both for some time. Her sharp eyes moved from one to the other, as if trying to peel back every layer of her daughter-in-law’s thoughts.“Things out there aren’t good right now,” she finally said, her tone cold but firm. “You’d better not go out.”Aurelia set down her spoon and shook her head lightly. “I’m sorry, but I have an important class this morning. My prof

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   112. Can You Be Trusted?

    “Do you trust me?”The words slipped from Gian’s lips, cutting through the silence that had been hanging over the bedroom. His gaze locked onto Aurelia, filled with both hope and fear, as if a single word from his wife would decide the direction of their lives from this moment on.The digital clock on the small table beside the bed read 12:47 a.m. It was well past midnight, yet neither of them showed the slightest hint of sleep. Instead, they sat facing each other, bodies tense, their minds crowded with the storm of the day’s events. The news had drained every ounce of their energy, forcing their senses to work beyond their limits.Aurelia drew in a long breath, trying to steady the pounding of her heart that sounded far too loud in her ears. She straightened her back, leaving the position where she had been leaning moments ago, the only posture that had given her a trace of comfort. Gian, on the other hand, was now kneeling in fron

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