LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 211 - チャプター 220

The black sedan driven by Baskara's chauffeur came to a stop in front of the dormitory where Aurelia had been staying during her time in Melbourne. Streetlights cast a soft glow across the polished hood, giving the quiet night a peaceful atmosphere. The distant hum of traffic drifted in from the main road, leaving the area wrapped in comforting silence."You can invite him," Baskara said suddenly as Aurelia reached for the door handle.She turned to him, eyebrows raised in surprise."No way. That would just start another round of gossip. I don't want that."Baskara chuckled."All right. Your choice. At least I made the offer."Aurelia simply nodded before stepping out of the car.The chilly Melbourne night greeted her the moment her feet touched the sidewalk. She pulled her light jacket tighter around herself. In the side mirror, she caught one last glimpse of Baskara giving her a brief wave before the car slowly drove away, leaving h

"I'm sorry... for all the chaos that's happened."The apology slipped from Devina's lips with complete sincerity, her voice gentle and heavy with regret.Aurelia fell silent.Her eyes settled on her older sister, who sat across from her with an expression of genuine remorse. For some reason, she couldn't find her voice even though her emotions were in turmoil. She had even forgotten that Gian had just left for Jakarta. By now, his car was probably already on its way to the airport."You don't have anything to apologize for, Sis," Aurelia finally said softly, struggling to hold back her tears. "Everything happened the way it was meant to."Devina nodded and reached for both of Aurelia's hands, giving them a gentle squeeze."Ever since we were kids, we were always compared to each other. Without realizing it, because I was the one who always came out ahead, our parents used me for their own expectations. Maybe that's when your wounds first began. I'm sorry, Lia.""Please, Sis..." Aureli

“What did you just say?” Aurelia's voice shot up. Her lips formed a pout, and her eyes narrowed as she stared through the phone screen.“Ugly,” Gian repeated without hesitation, even more firmly this time, making sure she heard him. “I can buy you something much prettier and way more expensive than that.”Aurelia let out a quiet huff, her gaze unwavering.“This isn't about the price, Gian. It's about the sincerity behind the gift. Do you even understand that?” There was a hint of bitterness in her voice. “Unlike you. I got an amazing IELTS score, and you didn't give me anything. You're unbelievably stingy.”Her words struck Gian like a whip across the chest.The confidence that usually never wavered crumbled in an instant. The color drained from his face as he sat there speechless. The hand holding his phone trembled ever so slightly.“Lia?” he called nervously, almost u

Morning in Sydney felt different from Melbourne.Sunlight filtered through the thin curtains, casting soft patterns across the dorm room floor. Aurelia slowly opened her eyes, her body still heavy with fatigue. But it wasn't the morning light that had woken her.It was the memory of last night.The mysterious figure standing outside the dormitory still lingered vividly in her mind.Tall.Standing perfectly still.Staring straight through the window where she'd been standing.And then...Gone without a trace.Who was that? Why did it feel like he was watching me?Aurelia rubbed her face, trying to shake off the uneasiness.“Maybe it was just someone passing by,” she murmured.But deep down, she knew that stare hadn't been a coincidence.She headed to the bathroom, splashed cold water on her face, and looked into the mirror.She looked tired.Her eyes were slightly swollen after a restless night's sleep.The unsettling feeling still hadn't faded.Just then, her phone rang.Her mother's

Aurelia was still organizing her workshop notes on her lap. She flipped through the pages filled with handwritten annotations while absentmindedly twirling a pen between her fingers, as if the motion helped her sort through everything she'd learned.The park was quiet that afternoon. Only the cries of seagulls flying overhead and the distant laughter of children broke the silence.Then she heard footsteps.Slow.Steady.And carrying a rhythm that felt strangely familiar.Aurelia instinctively looked up.The figure standing in front of the park bench made her heart skip a beat."Bas..." she breathed, her voice caught somewhere between surprise and delight.Baskara stood with the walking path behind him.The sleeves of his casual shirt were rolled up to his elbows, revealing strong forearms. His hair was slightly tousled by the afternoon breeze, yet his expression remained as calm as ever. His gentle gaze carried th