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248. Vacation Plans
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2026-08-01 18:23:29"I think that's a wonderful idea. It's been a long time since I've visited an arts and cultural festival."
Those were the words that came from Mr. Mahesa after Caca innocently invited Aurelia to join them on vacation.
"I agree," Mrs. Lestari chimed in as she joined them. Smiling warmly, she took a seat beside her husband after setting down a tray of ginger tea and homemade ginger cookies. She carefully arranged the teacups before adding, "It's been ages since we've gone to the v
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 248. Vacation Plans
"I think that's a wonderful idea. It's been a long time since I've visited an arts and cultural festival."Those were the words that came from Mr. Mahesa after Caca innocently invited Aurelia to join them on vacation."I agree," Mrs. Lestari chimed in as she joined them. Smiling warmly, she took a seat beside her husband after setting down a tray of ginger tea and homemade ginger cookies. She carefully arranged the teacups before adding, "It's been ages since we've gone to the villa too."Aurelia's eyes immediately lit up with excitement. "You have a villa there?" she asked in amazement.Her in-laws nodded, making her smile widen. But the moment she turned to Gian, who had remained silent the entire time, her expression faltered.He simply frowned before giving a small nod. "Whatever makes you happy, I'll make it happen," he finally said."Yay!"Aurelia clapped her hands excitedly. She took a sip of the hot tea before grabbing one of
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 247. We've already lost her once
"Do you doubt your wife?"The question left Lestari's lips calmly, yet it was enough to make Gian flinch and turn toward her. Her voice cut straight through him, as if she had deliberately touched the part of his heart he had been trying so hard to bury. He held his breath for a moment before letting it out slowly.Thank goodness it was only his mother standing behind him.If his father had been there too, he would have been done for. Everyone knew how much Mr. Mahesa adored Aurelia. Sometimes it even felt as though he loved his daughter-in-law more than his own son.Gian could not deny that there were moments when he felt pushed aside.Especially whenever he remembered how his father had kept secret the fact that he had met Aurelia in Australia. Back then, Mr. Mahesa had told no one, not even Gian, as though he wanted to shield Aurelia from the rumors that might have followed.Now Gian and his mother sat together in the backyard ga
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 246. What Do You Mean, Ever
"...Never mind. Forget it."The unfinished sentence slipped quietly from Gian's lips.Aurelia, who had been on the verge of falling asleep, immediately lifted her head. She studied her husband's face, her brows knitting together as she searched his eyes, which shimmered faintly beneath the soft glow of the bedside lamp."Ever what, Gian?" she asked quietly.Gian gave a weak shake of his head. A trace of sadness crossed his face. He looked remarkably like a little boy afraid of being scolded after getting caught doing something wrong.The sight made Aurelia giggle.She sat up cross-legged on the bed and gently cupped his cheek."What's wrong, my love? Just tell me the truth." She smiled warmly. "Why are you acting so nervous?"Gian clicked his tongue softly before finally speaking."I really don't like asking this.""What is it?" Aurelia asked. "Just ask. I won't be offended. Relax. You can trust me."She tr
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 245. Have You Ever...?
The examination report from the clinic was still neatly folded in Aurelia's hand as they walked toward the parking lot. The smile on her face refused to fade.Gian smiled too, or at least tried to. Inside, his chest still felt tight as endless calculations kept running through his mind. Nothing was actually wrong. It was just the poisonous whispers of doubt tormenting an otherwise decent man.The drive home was filled with Aurelia's cheerful chatter. She talked about how the baby's tiny heartbeat had become the most beautiful sound she had ever heard.Gian listened, nodding from time to time. He even laughed softly now and then so Aurelia wouldn't suspect anything.But beneath his smile, a storm raged that no one else could see.As soon as the car pulled into the Mahesa family estate, they were greeted by Mrs. Lestari's glowing smile.The middle-aged woman immediately rose from the sofa and hurried toward her son and daughter-in-law.
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 244. Is This Baby Mine?
"Let me know as soon as you hear anything, sweetheart. I can't wait to find out how the appointment goes and hear about the little grandchild who's going to carry on the Alvaro Mahesa family name," Mrs. Lestari said, her eyes shining with excitement.Aurelia nodded with a gentle smile."I will, Mom. Please pray that everything looks good."That afternoon, the living room felt warm and inviting.The cup of tea on the table had already gone cold, but Mrs. Lestari's excitement hadn't faded in the slightest. She radiated the joy of a woman about to become a grandmother. She looked forward to the news as though the arrival of her first grandchild would heal every wound her son's marriage had endured.Not long after, the front door opened.Gian was finally home.His footsteps were heavy, and fatigue showed plainly on his face. But the moment he saw his mother and his wife, he smiled.It was a simple smile, yet Aurelia knew how much e
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 243. So Much Like Her
The campus was quieter than usual.A gentle afternoon breeze drifted through the rows of shady trees as the sun slowly sank toward the horizon.Aurelia walked at an easy pace, though she tired more quickly these days.There was a new glow about her.A happiness she could no longer hide.Halfway down the faculty hallway, she stopped when a cheerful voice called out."Lia!"She turned.Wulan, her long hair tied back in a simple ponytail, hurried toward her. A moment later, Doni caught up, balancing a stack of books in his arms.The three of them had once been inseparable in class, but Aurelia had fallen behind after taking a leave of absence to attend a short course in Sydney a few months earlier."Oh my gosh, we finally get to hang out again," Wulan said, wrapping Aurelia in a quick hug."You look... different," Doni added, raising an eyebrow. "Don't tell me I'm seeing things. You're pregnant, aren't you?"
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
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 5. Gold-digger
“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 th
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