Alle Kapitel von LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Kapitel 131 – Kapitel 140

“Why?”“Not now, okay?”Gian let out a long breath, his eyes fixed on Aurelia, who looked completely confused.“I want Mom to accept you because you are my wife, because you are Aurelia… not because you’re carrying her grandchild.”Silence settled between them for a moment.Aurelia stayed quiet, trying to process Gian’s reasoning. It sounded simple, yet carried so much meaning behind it.She knew he wasn’t just protecting her. He wanted to make sure their marriage stood on genuine acceptance, not on a sudden pregnancy that forced everyone’s approval.In the end, they turned around and continued walking through the crowded supermarket aisles packed with people moving in every direction.Neither of them had expected his mother to be shopping at the exact same place.Their cart was already almost full.Aurelia pushed it while occasionally grabbing thi

“I changed my mind. Let’s go home.”What did she just say?Changed her mind?Aurelia tried to process what her mother-in-law meant.Her eyes automatically drifted toward the large bag Mbok Sumi was carrying. The thick fabric bulged with folds, as though it was stuffed with all kinds of things.“What’s that, Mbok?” Aurelia asked hesitantly, pointing at the bag.Mbok Sumi chuckled softly, looking like she was hiding yet another secret that had just slipped out.“Madam’s clothes. She said she wanted to stay over, but I guess not anymore… hehe, oh well.”Aurelia immediately turned toward the stern-faced woman beside her.Her heart skipped.An idea suddenly crossed her mind.Using a half-whiny, spoiled tone, she tried coaxing her gently.“Mom, why don’t you stay here tonight?”“Another time.”

“It’s not even lunchtime yet. Where would you like to go, Mom?” Kirana asked cheerfully, her voice bright and energetic as ever.She looked especially radiant that late morning.Her hair fell neatly over her shoulders, partially hidden beneath a wide cream-colored hat that matched her oversized sunglasses. Even after the scandal she had brought upon herself, her appearance remained unchanged: elegant, confident, and seemingly untouched by gossip.Mrs. Lestari sat gracefully in a wicker chair at an open-air café beside a city park.A gentle breeze drifted through the afternoon air, carrying the fragrance of freshly poured jasmine tea.“Let’s just stay here,” she said softly. “I don’t want to go anywhere. I only want to drink jasmine tea and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.”Kirana nodded obediently.She removed her sunglasses, revealing eyes full of life and determination, thou

“How long have I been coming to campus while pregnant now? Almost two weeks,” Aurelia said softly as she, Wulan, and Doni strolled toward the cafeteria. “My baby must be taking after his dad. He’s not fussy at all.”“You’re amazing, Lia,” Wulan replied, patting her friend on the shoulder. “I’m not even pregnant, and I complain about being tired all the time. Meanwhile, you’re going back and forth to campus carrying two lives.”Doni chimed in with his usual dramatic flair. “If I were you, I’d be glued to my husband twenty-four seven. School? Goodbye!”“Please. You could never get pregnant, Don. Remember, you’re a man,” Wulan shot back with a sarcastic glance.“Yeah, yeah. I was complimenting Lia, okay? Trying to keep her spirits up.”“I know. Our mom-to-be is pretty impressive,” Wulan agreed.Aurelia laughed softly, though her face looked a little pale. “Well, it’s my responsibility. Besides, I don’t want to stay home all day. I’d get bored.”The three of them enjoyed lunch at a simple

"Ahhh!"The scream shattered the silence of the night.Aurelia stood in the middle of the apartment living room, her face drained of color. Her entire body trembled as she wrapped her arms protectively around her stomach, instinctively shielding the baby growing inside her. Her breathing came in ragged gasps while her eyes darted around the room.A moment ago, she could have sworn someone had been trying to open the apartment door from the outside. She had clearly heard the handle rattling.Seconds later, the door actually swung open.Aurelia stumbled backward, nearly dropping the glass in her hand."Lia!"Gian's panicked voice rang out.He appeared in the doorway, followed by Mbok Sumi, who was carrying a bag of trash. The tension on Gian's face was obvious as he rushed straight to his wife."What's wrong?!"Aurelia was shaking so badly she could barely stand.Without thinking, Gian grabbed her shoulders a