Alle Kapitel von LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Kapitel 121 – Kapitel 130

Morning sunlight slipped through the thin curtains, painting golden patterns across the aged wooden walls. The air still felt damp, carrying the lingering scent of last night’s rain-soaked earth. Aurelia stirred slightly, her eyes slowly fluttering open. It took her a moment to realize she was not in the apartment, but in Gian’s grandmother’s old house.The ticking of the antique wall clock was the only sound filling the room. The rocking chair in the corner swayed gently, as though brushed by the wind. Aurelia looked around and smiled faintly when she noticed the dining table in the distance had already been neatly set. From the kitchen came the soft clinking of a spoon against a glass.“Morning’s already here, and you’re still too lazy to get up.”Gian’s warm voice echoed from the kitchen. He walked out with an apron hanging loosely around his neck, carrying two steaming cups of hot tea.Aurelia pushed herself upright, pulling the blanket away from her legs. “I was too comfortable l

Gian stepped outside and let out a quiet breath of relief when he saw a tall man standing there in a sarong, a flashlight in hand. The sound of crickets echoed in the distance, making the night feel even stranger. The man lowered his head slightly, his voice rough.“My apologies, Sir,” he said. “Ujang mentioned someone came by earlier. He thought maybe they were just passing through or something.”Gian raised a brow, his sharp gaze fixed on the man even though his tone remained calm. “That’s all the information you have?”The man sighed before continuing carefully. “Ujang tried chasing after them, Sir, but lost the trail. Probably just someone who got lost. The person ran off right away, like they were scared Ujang might bother them. You know what Ujang looks like. He can be pretty intimidating. At least, that’s what he said.”Gian gave a short nod, his jaw tightening. “Next time, don’t let anyone come near this place. My wife got frightened.”“Yes, Sir. Understood. I’ll keep a much c

‘I never expected this… after everything that happened, Mother still chose Kirana’s side. She still opened her heart this wide for her, Aurelia thought, her eyes fixed on the figures behind the restaurant’s glass wall.Inside, Mrs. Lestari sat across from Kirana. The two of them looked incredibly close, as if no painful past had ever existed between them. The warm smile on her mother-in-law’s face, the smile Aurelia had longed for all this time, was now being given completely to the woman who had caused so much damage in her marriage.Without thinking, Aurelia tightened her grip on Gian’s arm.She glanced at him briefly, hoping he had not noticed the trembling in her fingers, but his gaze had already followed the direction of hers.Gian gently touched the back of her hand. “Don’t let this ruin your day, hm? We came here to have lunch together. You promised you’d enjoy today with me, remember?

“Welcome home!” Aurelia greeted cheerfully.A bright smile spread across her face as she set a bowl of warm chicken cream soup on the dining table. The aroma of spices and broth filled the room, welcoming Gian home. Beside it, neatly sliced fresh mangoes were arranged on a plate, their vibrant yellow color brightening the simple dinner table.“I actually wanted to make mango pudding, but I ran out of time, so instead I made—” Aurelia started explaining excitedly.“I don’t like mango pudding anymore,” Gian cut in quickly, making Aurelia stop mid-sentence.She blinked slowly, trying to read the tone in his voice, then gave a small grimace. Without saying anything else, she carried his work bag into the study, her movements still graceful even though curiosity lingered in her heart.Gian sat on the living room sofa and loosened his tie slowly, clearly trying to calm himself down. A trace of tension still

The night was quiet, the streets nearly empty, lit only by streetlights reflecting softly against the damp asphalt.In the end, the two of them left the apartment together, their footsteps heavy with lingering anxiety that still hadn’t fully faded.Inside the car, Gian kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead, but his left hand held Aurelia’s tightly, trying to offer comfort while hiding the nervousness written all over his face.“If something happens… I’ll never forgive myself,” he whispered, his low voice almost drowned out by the hum of the engine.Aurelia glanced at him briefly, studying her husband’s sharp yet gentle eyes before taking a deep breath, trying to calm herself too.A few minutes later, the hospital parking lot lights reflected across the windshield, casting long shadows that danced over the pavement.Gian stopped the car hastily, his heartbeat pounding hard in his chest.&ldquo