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69. If You Only Knew
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2026-05-11 18:06:14
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 96. Provisions for Gian
Aurelia did not respond right away. Her hand still held the knife, but its motion stopped halfway through slicing a stalk of celery. The tip of the blade caught the daylight streaming through the kitchen window, a thin silver line glinting between them. Mrs. Lestari’s gaze pierced through her, cold yet steady, as if she intended to strip away every outer layer of Aurelia’s heart.The kitchen was quiet. Even the hum of the air conditioner sounded too loud to Aurelia’s ears. Only the ticking of the wall clock broke the silence, marking time in steady beats that seemed to force them both to choose their words carefully.Aurelia took a deep breath, holding the air in her lungs for a moment before letting it out slowly.“Give up on what, ma’am?” she asked. Her voice sounded calm, flat and without a tremor. Yet beneath it was a flicker of caution she could not completely hide.Mrs. Lestari lowered the teacup from her lips. The
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 95. Do you want to give up?
Aurelia stood frozen behind the bathroom door, her back pressed against the cool wood she had just shut tightly. Morning light slipped through the narrow bathroom window and fell across the tile floor, forming a thin line that felt strangely foreign to her. From the outside her breathing seemed calm, but inside her chest her heartbeat roared like waves crashing against rock.The words she had heard the night before from Kirana and Mrs. Lestari still echoed in her mind. They were not the kind of words you hear once and forget. They circled endlessly in her head like a terrible song she could not turn off. Every tone, every inflection, every breath between sentences remained painfully clear in her memory.She knew that if she told Gian about that conversation, everything could become complicated. Gian was at a fragile point in his life, trying to rebuild his relationship with his mother after years of distance. If she added more fuel to the fire, she would only end up lo
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 94. The Chosen Woman
“So, what do you think, Aurelia?” Mr. Mahesa asked hopefully, as though speaking on behalf of Mrs. Lestari, who was too proud to say it herself.Aurelia turned to him with a faint smile. “I’m fine with whatever Gian decides, Dad.”Meanwhile, Kirana seemed to swallow hard. She kept her smile in place, but the light in her eyes dimmed slightly.“Oh… I see,” she said softly, forcing out a small laugh. “Well, of course. That’s how it should be,” she added, trying to hide the disappointment that had briefly crossed her face.The sky had already turned dark by the time Gian finally agreed to stay the night.Mrs. Lestari looked pleased, while Kirana only offered a thin smile, one too polished to be sincere.Aurelia tried to ignore the uneasy feeling creeping into her chest, even though her instincts were already warning her.“Your room hasn’t changed at all,
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 93. A Gift for Her Mother-in-Law
“Oh my, this orchid is absolutely beautiful, Miss,” said the plant seller, a middle-aged woman in a straw hat who greeted customers with easy familiarity.Aurelia smiled and nodded. “A white moth orchid, right?”“Yes, and it’s one of the most beloved flowers among plant enthusiasts. The blooms last a long time, the color is elegant, and it’s fairly easy to care for if you know how.”The seller gently brushed her fingers over the perfectly bloomed petals.Doni, standing beside Aurelia, chimed in, “If your mother-in-law likes plants, this is perfect. White moth orchids symbolize respect and sincerity.”Wulan nodded in agreement. “Besides, Aunt Doni’s a plant expert, so I already got insider information that this plant won’t make Aurelia struggle explaining care instructions to her mother-in-law.”Aurelia looked at both of them with a small smile. “Y
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 92. What If I Get Tempted
That night, Aurelia lay in bed with the blanket wrapped around her body. She watched Gian’s face shift into annoyance the moment he looked at his phone. A small laugh escaped her lips.“Kirana again?” Aurelia asked with a quiet chuckle. Without hesitation, she reached up, touched her husband’s face, and kissed him softly. “Go ahead and deal with her first,” she whispered with a teasing smile.Gian let out a low sound, his eyes gleaming with a mix of exhaustion and amusement. “You’re not afraid I might actually fall for her? What if I get tempted?”Aurelia simply shook her head while fixing the blanket around herself. She tried to close her eyes, but Gian immediately continued.“Even the hardest rock eventually wears down if water keeps dripping on it, right?” Gian sounded irritated now, though he was still teasing.Fighting off sleep, Aurelia answered calmly, “I know that. But
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 91. Hospital
From the other end of the line, Mbok Sri’s voice sounded panicked and shaky.“Ma’am, I’m sorry for bothering you this early. Miss Caca’s fever got really high last night. Her body’s burning up, and she keeps calling your name. We already brought her to the hospital. The doctor said she needs further observation.”Aurelia froze for a moment. Her chest tightened, as though a heavy weight had settled against her ribs.“Oh, Caca…” she murmured softly, her voice barely audible. “Her father’s there, right?”“He just left for Singapore again two days ago, Ma’am,” Sri answered, her voice trembling as if she were holding back tears.Aurelia let out a long breath, trying to steady herself so she would not panic.“I have class this morning. But I’ll definitely come this afternoon, okay? Tell Caca I said hi. Keep cheering her up.”&l
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