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50. About Boundaries at Work
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2026-05-05 20:32:57That morning, the kitchen felt unusually quiet. The only sounds were the ticking of the wall clock and the soft hum of the air conditioner.
Aurelia sat at the dining table wearing a loose white shirt and gray linen pants, her hair tied up in a careless ponytail. There was no smell of toast. No boiled eggs. Not even the fried rice she usually made.
On the table there was only a cup of warm jasmine tea, steam rising slowly like a breath held too long.
Gian stepped out of th
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 75. Souvenirs from Singapore
The longing had reached its peak. That night, they tangled together on the bed as if trying to make up for days of separation. Sweat and hurried breaths filled the room, mixed with soft whispers between kisses that seemed endless.After a while, their bodies lay quietly beneath the blanket. Aurelia rested her head on Gian’s warm, damp chest. Her fingers traced random patterns across his skin like a child lost in play.“You’re getting naughtier lately,” Aurelia whispered, half teasing and half complaining.Gian chuckled softly and kissed her forehead. “That’s because I learned it from you.”“Me? Hey!” Aurelia protested, lifting herself slightly, but Gian quickly pulled her back into his arms.“I missed you so much, sweetheart.”Aurelia sighed happily and looked at her husband, who seemed far more relaxed now. “I missed you too. But don’t travel overseas alone so often, okay?”“Relax. If I could, I’d work remotely. Turns out being apart after getting married feels worse than I expected.
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 74. It’s me
“It’s me.”Caca shook her head with a shy smile. The little girl sat on the living room carpet, hugging her stuffed bunny tightly. Her small fingers covered her mouth as if she could barely hold back something she was eager to share.Aurelia leaned forward, her eyebrows lifting with curiosity. “So what is it? Come on, tell me. Now you’ve really got me curious.”Caca blinked, then scooted closer and whispered as if she were carrying out a secret mission. “I’m going to perform at school.”“Wow, that’s awesome!” Aurelia cheered softly. “What kind of performance?”“A play... but I’m not acting. I chose... to recite a poem instead,” she said proudly.“A poem? That’s amazing!” Aurelia said, even more excited now, gently clapping Caca’s small hands. “What’s the poem about?”The little girl looked at her for a moment before answering. “About a mother.”Aurelia fell silent for a second. She looked at Caca, who now nodded shyly.“Because... I want to say thank you to my mom,” Caca explained sof
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 73. I won’t give up
“I won’t give up. Thank you.”Kirana’s voice sounded soft, accompanied by a sweet smile she could barely hide. Satisfaction flickered in her eyes. After trying for so long to get closer to Gian, she felt she had finally received a different kind of response from him. To her, it meant her efforts had not been in vain.But the very next second, Kirana’s world seemed to flip upside down.Gian lifted one hand into the air. The gesture looked casual, almost effortless, yet it carried clear meaning. A hotel attendant who had been standing not far from the elevator immediately approached. He moved quickly, posture straight, then bowed politely in front of Gian.“Please escort Ms. Kirana to her room and make sure she gets there safely,” Gian said. His tone remained friendly, but there was a firmness in it that left no room for argument.He slipped several bills into the attendant’s hand before returning his attention to the laptop in front of him.Kirana froze.Her body stiffened, and somethi
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 72. Can you walk me to my room?
“Can you walk me to my room?”The simple request from Caca, especially as the little girl looked up at her with wide eyes and a hopeful voice, made Aurelia pause for a moment.“Will you stay here tonight, Aurelia?” Caca asked again softly. “I don’t have anyone to play with...”On the other end of the phone, Gian fell silent. There was no response for several seconds, only the sound of his heavy breathing, as if he were weighing something in his mind.Aurelia lowered her gaze slightly, looking at Caca who was still leaning against her arm. The little girl had gone through an emotional outburst just a few hours earlier. And now, after laughing a little and beginning to feel comfortable again, Caca seemed reluctant to let go of the warmth she had just found.Before Aurelia could answer, her phone vibrated again. This time the screen showed a video call from Gian.She answered it. As soon as her husband’s face appeared on the screen, relief immediately crossed his expression, followed by
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 71. Aurelia Faints
“What’s wrong with Miss Aurelia?”The voice was soft but trembling with panic. Caca, her hair tied into two small pigtails and her eyes swollen from crying, knelt beside the bed. Her tiny hand clutched Aurelia’s pale, cold fingers.She stared at the young woman’s face with a mixture of hope and fear.The room where Aurelia was being treated was quiet. Only the ticking of the wall clock filled the air. A faint scent of antiseptic lingered, making it clear this was not an ordinary home but a private treatment room at a clinic frequented by wealthy families.A middle-aged man wearing a doctor’s coat, a stethoscope hanging around his neck, let out a breath before offering a reassuring smile.“Relax, sweetheart,” he said gently, lowering himself so he was at Caca’s eye level. “Miss Aurelia is just exhausted. There’s nothing to worry about.”Instead of looking relieved, Caca’s expression tightened. Her quiet sob suddenly turned sharp and loud.“That’s a lie!”The doctor blinked in surprise.
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 70. Don’t Do It Again
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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