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49. Troubling Thoughts

作者: A mum to be
last update publish date: 2026-05-05 18:32:18

That morning the sun was already high when Aurelia stepped out of the bedroom. Her hair was tied in a simple ponytail and her face was bare of makeup. But there was something unusual in her eyes, the look of someone walking around while carrying a question she could not put down.

Her mind was still stuck on Kirana’s message from earlier. Two photos. One question. And a smiling emoji that looked completely innocent.

Aurelia took a long breath, then picked up her phone and a

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    Gian slowly opened his eyes, still half asleep. The brief flash of light from the phone on the nightstand had just woken him. A soft vibration followed, signaling an incoming call. With a sluggish movement, he reached for the phone and glanced at the name on the screen.His face immediately cleared.He tapped the green button and leaned back against the headboard.“Hey, love,” came the gentle voice from the other end.Gian let out a quiet breath, a faint smile forming. But before he could answer, his eyes caught sight of someone standing near the bed.Kirana.She stood a few steps away, holding an iPad, frozen in place.Gian stiffened, but he kept his voice calm. “Hi, sweetheart...”“Are you okay? Your voice sounds strange,” Aurelia asked suspiciously.“No. I’m fine. I just... fell asleep earlier. Today’s meetings were packed.” His sharp gaze shifted toward Kirana, who quickly stepped back.“I’ll call you again tomorrow. Get some rest,” Gian added.“Okay... I love you,” Aurelia said s

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