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14. The Clever Girl
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2026-04-26 14:13:26What on earth was this?
He had just been pleased that Aurelia didn’t argue with him and now this? Gian frowned, staring at his wife with a face that was clearly holding back irritation.“Why?” he asked.
“I promised Doni I’d treat him to lunch. He’s picking me up any minute now,” Aurelia replied casually, showing absolutely no hint of guilt.
Gian looked away, trying to hide the annoyance that was becoming harder to control.
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 281. You're the winner
Aurelia lowered herself slightly and opened her arms. Caca ran toward her and wrapped her little arms tightly around Aurelia’s waist.“Caca... you’ve gotten so big,” Aurelia said softly.Gian stood a short distance behind them, giving his wife space to talk to the little girl. Baskara stepped closer, standing beside Caca. His expression was calm as always, though a faint smile played at the corners of his lips.“Lia,” Baskara greeted politely.“Bas,” Aurelia replied simply.She wasn't sure how she was supposed to react. Their lives had been separate for a long time, yet having him standing only a few feet away still stirred a strange feeling in her chest.“We’re leaving tonight,” Baskara explained quietly, as though anticipating her question. “Caca has switched to homeschooling, so wherever I go, she can come with me.”Aurelia nodded slowly. She gently strok
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 280. See You When I See You
The maternity ward was quiet that morning. The only sounds were the ticking of the wall clock and the uneven breathing of a woman sitting in the patient chair. Her eyes were swollen and red, and her fingers still clutched the white hospital blanket tightly.Across from her, Aurelia sat quietly, a small voice recorder running on the table between them. The interview was part of her research for her thesis on maternal mental health after pregnancy loss.The night before, Aurelia had expected Professor Malika to give her another hard time. But she had been wrong. Her proposal had been approved immediately, and she was given the green light to begin her research.That was why she had been there since early morning.“If I'm being honest...” The woman's voice broke halfway through the sentence. “I didn't even get the chance to give my baby a name.”Aurelia swallowed hard. “It's okay, ma'am. We don't have to rush.”“Everyone keeps telling me I have to be strong,” the woman continued, her eye
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 279. Please Don't Go, Mom
That morning, soft sunlight filtered through the slatted windows of the Mahesa family's living room. Old photo albums were scattered across the long wooden table. Aurelia sat cross-legged on the floor, her hair loosely tied up, occasionally letting out a quiet laugh as she flipped through the yellowing pages.“Oh my goodness, he was so adorable back then...” Aurelia murmured as she stared at a small photo of Gian running across the yard in striped shorts. His round cheeks were smeared with ice cream, and in the background stood Nyonya Lestari in a white dress, looking slightly awkward.Aurelia smiled to herself. “So cute.”She seemed almost incapable of getting tired of looking at the pictures in front of her.“Cute? I completely forgot that picture still existed.”Nyonya Lestari's voice came from the doorway.Aurelia quickly turned around. Her mother-in-law walked into the room, wearing a pastel-colored h
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 278. Mission One
The next morning, the sky was bright and clear, and sunlight streamed through the windows of Gian's private room at the office.Aurelia sat there with her laptop open, looking like she was planning a small-scale war. A sly smile played on her lips, the kind of smile Gian had learned to recognize whenever she was plotting something out of the ordinary.“So this is your first move?” Gian's voice came from behind her.He had just stepped out of a meeting, his tie slightly loosened and a folder tucked under his arm.Aurelia turned around, her eyes sparkling. “Yes. Today, I'm going to make sure Mom starts feeling needed. If she realizes this family still needs her, I think she'll start having second thoughts about moving out.”“Hmm.” Gian leaned against the doorframe, eyeing his wife suspiciously. “Should I be worried?”“No.” Aurelia stood and clapped her hands together like someone who
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 277. Aurelia’s Little Plan
The cool morning air slipped through the gaps in the gently swaying white curtains. The balcony of the Mahesa family’s master bedroom overlooked the lush backyard, peaceful and quiet, filled with the fresh scent of roses from the small garden Nyonya Lestari had planted herself.But that morning, the tranquility of the garden did little to calm Aurelia.She sat in a rattan chair, hugging her knees as she stared toward the koi pond. Her usually bright brown eyes were now clouded with tears. Every now and then, she gently rubbed her growing belly, as though the simple gesture could somehow protect the little life growing inside her.“It's barely morning, and you're already looking like a storm cloud,” a deep but warm voice came from behind her. “I came out here and found you looking like this. What's wrong now, hmm?”Aurelia turned around.Mr. Mahesa stood in the doorway to the balcony, dressed casually in a white linen shirt and gray trousers. His hair had begun to turn gray, but none o
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 276. Why Did You Keep It From Me?
The black car moved slowly through the city streets as dusk settled over the horizon. The sky glowed with a faint orange hue, like the last traces of warmth slowly fading away. Inside the car, there was no sound except the hum of the engine and the occasional rush of wind outside the windows.Aurelia sat beside Nyonya Lestari, both hands gripping the small purse in her lap. Her eyes remained fixed on the sunset slipping past the window, but her mind was somewhere else entirely.Her mother-in-law’s words kept echoing in her head.“I’m going to move here.”It was such a simple sentence, yet it felt like a small blade. It hadn't hurt all at once, but it had left a slow, aching wound that made her chest feel tight.“Lia...” Nyonya Lestari’s gentle voice finally broke the silence.Aurelia slowly turned toward her. Her eyes were already glistening with tears. Confusion, sadness, and a hint of fear were visible in them.“Did I make you uncomfortable somehow?” she asked softly, her voice bare
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 4. You’re defending her
“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.Si
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 3. Mother-in-Law’s Greeting
Gian didn’t answer. Only a long, heavy silence filled the room, swallowing whatever courage Aurelia had left. She shut her eyes, desperately hoping for an explanation—anything. But all she heard was the faint rustle of fabric as Gian shifted on the sofa.Minutes passed before a voice finally broke
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 2. The Beginning of Disaster
Aurelia didn’t sleep a single second. Her eyes stayed fixed on the ceiling, the cracks forming strange shapes, like a spiderweb slowly tightening around her. She felt trapped, and today that web was pulling her straight into the center of her ruin.Devina’s last words echoed in her skull like a cur
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 1. A Sacrifice
“You’re going to take your sister’s place and marry Mr. Gian.”The words fell from her father’s mouth with a coldness that sliced straight through her bones. As if he were asking her to run to the corner store for salt, not telling her to hand over her entire life to a man she’d never even met.Aur
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