Lahat ng Kabanata ng LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Kabanata 201 - Kabanata 210

Mrs. Lestari fell silent.Her mind raced, searching for a reason to argue with him, but nothing came. Her son stood before her with such unwavering conviction that no words seemed capable of shaking it."Are you sure?" she finally asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Gian nodded without hesitation.His gaze never wavered.There was a cold determination in his eyes, but beneath it burned an unshakable resolve.She frowned, still weighing her concerns."Shouldn't you talk to Aurelia first? Especially about your relationship with...""I'm sure, Mom."Gian cut her off before she could finish.His voice was firm, leaving no room for further discussion."She told me not to come looking for her. I'm not breaking that promise. I'm going there because I have work to do."He lowered his head for a moment, taking a slow, heavy breath before continuing."As for Devina... I'll explain everything to Lia

Aurelia froze.Her heart seemed to stop the instant she saw someone she never expected to find at an event as prestigious as Melbourne Fashion.Gian.Her husband.Standing right beside him was Devina, her older sister.Aurelia's entire body went rigid. She couldn't hide the shock on her face. Seeing the two people closest to her in the same place, at the same time, made her head spin.Why are they here?The question tightened painfully around her chest.Across the room, Gian was just as stunned.He had never imagined Aurelia would attend a business event like this. Weren't she supposed to be busy with her English preparation program in Melbourne?At least, that's what he had believed.Now, seeing her standing there made everything far more complicated.Especially with Devina beside him.Aurelia is going to misunderstand."Excuse me. Perhaps we should move to a larger table."Baskara's calm voice broke the heavy silence.He stood and signaled to one of the servers.Gian answered with n

"We're leaving. Or I'll carry you out of here myself."The firm warning made Aurelia click her tongue, even as her heart pounded wildly.She knew Gian never made empty threats.With no real choice, she let out a long sigh in surrender."Sorry, Bas. We're heading out," she said softly, trying to sound composed.Baskara simply nodded with a faint smile, looking as though he was enjoying every ounce of the tension unfolding before him.Now Aurelia and Gian found themselves inside one of the luxury hotels in Melbourne's CBD.The suite was sleek and inviting, with warm lighting, modern furnishings, and a balcony overlooking the sparkling city skyline.But there was nothing warm about Aurelia's mood."Our food should be here any minute. Would you like me to order anything else?" Gian asked after the door closed behind them.Aurelia shook her head as she sat at the end of the sofa, her face clouded with frustration.

A soft vibration from the nightstand pulled Gian out of sleep. His eyes were still heavy with exhaustion, but the glow from Aurelia's phone was impossible to ignore in the darkness. Melbourne was silent at this hour, the only sound the low hum of the air conditioner. Careful not to wake the woman sleeping peacefully in his arms, he tightened his embrace around her for a moment before glancing at the screen.A text message lit up the display.Don't forget, we’re meeting at 9 tomorrow. And make sure you've had breakfast first.Gian frowned.At first glance, it looked harmless. But one word lingered in his mind.Breakfast.His chest tightened.It sounded far too familiar, far too personal. It was the kind of reminder someone gave after learning another person's little habits. His breathing grew heavier, and a dull ache settled in his chest.Then he saw the sender's name.Baskara.He closed his eyes and forced h

The digital clock on the conference room wall read 9:00 p.m.The glass-walled meeting room, once buzzing with intense discussion, had finally begun to empty. Papers rustled, laptops snapped shut, and team members excused themselves one after another.Aurelia and Baskara walked out together, both wearing expressions of unmistakable relief. The small smiles on their faces were impossible to hide."This project... is finally finished," Baskara said with a long exhale, as though a massive weight had just fallen from his shoulders. The tension he had carried all day finally eased.Aurelia let out a soft laugh."Don't tell me I'm the only one who's relieved. You look like you just won the lottery."Baskara glanced at her, a faint smile tugging at his lips."To be honest, I'll miss having you around," he admitted.He said it casually, but it was enough to make Aurelia shoot him an amused look.She laughed harder, quickly coveri