The ringing phone on the table shattered the fragile layer of silence in the room. Kirana’s name glowed clearly on the screen, making Gian’s chest tighten. His fingers lifted reflexively, about to grab the phone, but froze in midair when he realized Aurelia had already seen the screen.Aurelia’s gaze pierced straight through him. There was no shouting, no argument, just a cold stare that made Gian feel completely exposed.Several seconds passed without a word, except for the phone continuing to ring. Gian lowered his head, unable to meet his wife’s eyes.“So she still has the nerve to call you,” Aurelia said at last. Her voice was quiet, yet it was enough to make Gian shiver.“I’ll ignore the call, Lia,” Gian replied quickly. His hand moved to silence the phone, but Aurelia raised her hand to stop him.“No.” Her gaze hardened, her jaw tightening. “If you hang up, I’ll be even more suspicious. You’ve stayed silent for far too long, Gian.”Gian swallowed, his breathing heavy. He knew Au
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