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230. You Knew All Along
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2026-07-23 15:28:18"Mr. Gian has arrived."
The announcement echoed through the steel-walled room that had served as Aurelia's hiding place since the previous night.
She immediately stopped stacking the dishes in front of her and looked toward the mysterious man guarding the door.
"What did you say?" she asked, her voice catching in her throat. "He's here already?"
The man gave a brief nod.
Aurelia quickly glanced at the watch on her wrist.
9:10 a.m.
That meant Gi
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 314. Five Years Later
“No! That dragon is mine! Genta took mine!”“No! It’s mine! I got it first!”The loud, unmistakable cries of preschoolers filled the family room, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. Aurelia, sitting on the couch with her laptop resting on her lap, smiled in amusement. The exhaustion from a full day of teaching and research seemed to disappear beneath the warmth of the familiar chaos.On the thick, fluffy rug, Anya, her twin ponytails already a little messy, was doing everything she could to pull a green dragon stuffed toy away from her younger brother, Genta Alvaro Mahesa, who was barely two years old. The chubby-cheeked little boy, his face damp with tears, fought back with all his might, his voice catching as he tried not to cry.“Anya, Genta! You need to share,” Aurelia said gently.“But Genta won’t share, Mama! He’s cheating!” Anya protested, almost in tears.Aurel
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 313. Everyone Deserves to Be Happy
Gian, impatient to hear Aurelia’s answer, quickly walked over to his wife.Bride: Malika Wibisono, Ph.D.Groom: Dr. Daniel Pradipta, CEO of Hasan Solihin Hospital in Bandung.Aurelia’s mouth fell open. Gian, who had already leaned over to take the invitation, read the names as well and raised his eyebrows.“Professor Malika?” Gian exclaimed in disbelief. “Your scary thesis advisor? She’s getting married?”Nyonya Lestari immediately came closer. “Who? Your professor? Oh, my goodness! This must be fate. She finally found love later in life. What’s her husband’s name? A hospital director? That’s wonderful, Lia! You have to go!”Bu Mirna simply shook her head with a smile.“Thank goodness she’s happy. Everyone deserves to be happy.”Aurelia laughed, her surprise quickly turning into pure joy.“I c
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 312. The Invitation
The Mahesa family residence was busier than ever. A month after Anya’s birth, they held a lavish thanksgiving celebration. Nyonya Lestari, of course, couldn’t help herself. Although she had initially promised to keep things simple, the backyard had been transformed with pastel flower arrangements, dozens of relatives and family friends had arrived, and the mouthwatering aroma of whole roasted lamb and countless catered dishes filled the air.In the main guest bedroom, which had been transformed into a temporary command center for mother and baby, things were much quieter. Aurelia sat on the edge of the bed, exhausted but happy, watching her daughter sleep peacefully in a wooden bassinet decorated with a canopy. Anya was swaddled in a soft pink blanket, completely undisturbed by the commotion outside.“She really is Grandma’s little girl,” Nyonya Lestari whispered as she entered the room. She gazed proudly at Anya. “Look at her. Sleeping so peacefully. She knows there’s a big celebrati
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 311. This one feels different
“Gian! This one... this one feels different!”Aurelia’s hushed cry in the middle of the night jolted Gian awake. He immediately sat up, his heart pounding. “Different? What do you mean? Is the pain getting worse?”Aurelia gripped the bedsheet, her face deathly pale beneath the soft glow of the bedside lamp. “No... it’s... Ah!” She fell silent, forcing herself to breathe exactly the way she had practiced. “It’s not a cramp... it’s a wave. And just now... I think my water broke.”Gian practically jumped out of bed. “Your water broke? Okay! Okay! The bag!”Within five minutes, their quiet home had transformed into a panicked but surprisingly organized command center. Gian grabbed the hospital bag that had been waiting by the bedroom door for the past two weeks, helped Aurelia into her most comfortable robe, and guided her toward the elevator.“How far apart?&rdqu
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 310. Congratulations
Professor Malika stared directly into the camera.“The examination committee has decided that your thesis, titled Psychological Resilience in Women Who Experience Pregnancy Loss, is… PASSED, with minor revisions.”For a moment, time seemed to stop.Aurelia blinked, her brain struggling to process the word passed.Then a muffled shout came from behind her.Gian practically jumped out of his chair, rushed toward Aurelia, and wrapped his arms around her from the side, lifting the legs of her office chair slightly off the floor.“YOU DID IT, LIA! YOU DID IT!” Gian shouted, peppering her temple with kisses.“Gian… I can’t breathe…” Aurelia burst into laughter through her tears.She had actually done it.She sank into Gian’s embrace, letting all the tension from the past week, and even the past year, melt away.On the screen, the professors smiled knowingly, clearly understanding the sudden explosion of happiness.“Congratulations, Ms. Aurelia,” Professor Malika said, her voice noticeably w
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 309. A Tense Moment
Aurelia didn't answer. Her eyes were fixed on her phone screen, reading the email subject line that made all the color drain from her face. Her heart, which had felt so light only moments ago, was now pounding wildly, each beat seemingly out of rhythm.“Lia?” Gian touched her shoulder, glancing at the screen in his wife’s hand.“Oh, God,” Aurelia whispered.Gian gently took the phone from her. He quickly read the email. The academic committee had reviewed the final draft Aurelia had submitted two weeks ago, and they had made a decision that would turn into a nerve-wracking moment for his beloved wife.“Tuesday... next week?” Aurelia’s voice trembled.She stared at the half-finished nursery. The crib, the cream-colored walls, the little star-shaped mobile. Everything suddenly felt like a distant dream.“Hey.” Gian placed both hands on Aurelia’s shoulders, gently turning her awa
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
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 6. A Condition
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
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