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70. Don’t Do It Again
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2026-05-11 18:07:08
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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
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 69. If You Only Knew
Aurelia was tutoring as usual. A large window on one side of the room overlooked the shaded backyard. Thin curtains swayed gently under the breeze from the central air conditioner. On the polished teakwood table lay scattered workbooks, colored pencils, and a small doll that belonged to Caca.The little girl sat across from Aurelia, her head lowered, her fingers busy scribbling on the worksheet while her face remained blank. There was no excitement, no laughter like usual.“Caca, this is still wrong. Look here...” Aurelia said softly, pointing at a line of problems.Caca only gave a small nod. No words came out. Her eyes avoided Aurelia’s.Aurelia sighed quietly. “Are you tired?” she asked gently.Caca shook her head slightly, but still said nothing.At that moment, one of the housemaids entered the room carrying a glass of warm milk for Caca and tea for Aurelia. Her face looked friendly, but there was something thoughtful in her expression.“What’s wrong with Caca, Mbok?” Aurelia whi
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 68. A Hidden Plan
The Mahesa family home slowly returned to calm after the guests began leaving one by one. The remaining glasses and plates had already been cleared away by the household staff. Kirana, who was still in the living room, busied herself arranging the flower vases, a small satisfied smile playing on her lips as if pleased with how the day had turned out.Not long after, the sound of measured footsteps echoed from the staircase. Mrs. Lestari descended slowly, a thin shawl draped over her shoulders. She said nothing as she approached. Instead, she took a seat on the velvet chair across from Kirana. Her movements were graceful, and her gaze seemed to be weighing something carefully.“Good,” she said at last. “You really do know how to set the atmosphere. I’m pleased.”Kirana turned slightly, hiding her smile behind polite composure. “Thank you, ma’am. I just wanted to help.”Mrs. Lestari gave a small nod and leaned forward. “And you succeeded,” she continued. “Three people asked earlier if y
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 67. Kirana’s Charm
“I also know that the ten million rupiah you asked for last month was because of your mother, right?” Gian said suddenly.Aurelia froze. The words came without any sharp tone, yet they pierced straight into her heart.“Devina has stopped sending them money,” Gian continued, his eyes fixed on the road, not turning even once.Aurelia felt as if her chest collapsed inward. She bit her lower lip, trying to hold back the surge of emotion rising inside her. The air inside the car seemed to shrink, making the space feel too small to contain the shame tightening around her chest.“I’m sorry,” she said hoarsely, her voice sinking under the weight of guilt.The car moved in silence until Gian slowly steered it to the side of the road and brought it to a stop. He turned off the engine, then glanced gently at Aurelia, who was still looking down.“I’m becoming more certain that they see me as a bargai
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 66. Still studying
“Mrs. Lestari’s daughter in law is quite beautiful,” one of the women said. “Not any less than Gian’s former fiancée.”“True,” another chimed in, narrowing her eyes as she studied Aurelia from head to toe yet again. “By the way, what does she do?”The question hung in the air like a spark over dry embers. Aurelia froze for a moment. The hand holding the bouquet almost trembled. She had not expected such a direct question so quickly, sharp and casual at the same time, but laced with social venom.Before she could answer, Gian turned and spoke calmly.“My wife is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology,” he said, placing a firm arm around Aurelia’s waist.Several of the women looked surprised. One of them quickly hid her smile, as if the answer was more impressive than they had expected, more established than they had assumed.“Oh&hellip
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 65. So this is her
Aurelia stayed seated beside Caca. The study room was quiet, filled only with the slow ticking of the wall clock. Late afternoon sunlight streamed through the large window, casting leaf shaped shadows across the marble floor.Caca still hugged her doll tightly, as if hiding something in its soft fur. She was not crying, but the shine in her eyes made Aurelia’s chest feel heavy.“Caca… are you sure you don’t want to tell me?” Aurelia asked softly.She did not want to push. She was simply inviting.Caca shook her head slightly.Aurelia was not surprised. She knew that with children, trust grows slowly, like a tiny seed that needs patience and care.“That’s okay if you’re not ready yet, sweetheart,” Aurelia said gently. “But whenever you want to talk, I’ll always listen.”Caca glanced at her. Her gaze was not as innocent as usual, as if there was another world she w
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