LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN의 모든 챕터: 챕터 251 - 챕터 260

The black sedan rolled slowly through Jakarta's evening traffic. Horns blared from every direction, and rows of taillights stretched into the distance, casting a crimson glow across the windshield. Inside the car, silence settled between them after Aurelia's unexpected question."Hmm... aren't you jealous?"The question sounded casual, but there was something beneath it that made Gian glance at her. He caught the playful look in his wife's eyes, though the faint smile on her lips could have meant anything.Gian took a slow breath before turning his attention back to the road."I'm not jealous, Honey."Aurelia arched a brow. "Not at all?""Not at all," Gian repeated calmly. "If I felt anything after hearing the news, it wasn't jealousy. It was... awkwardness. No matter what, Devina was once part of my past. And now she's about to start a new life with someone else. That's good news. It's a relief. Not something that makes me jealous."Aurelia fell silent for a moment, studying her husb

“Hey.”Gian’s voice was calm, but clear enough to pull Aurelia out of her thoughts.She had been sitting against the headboard, staring blankly at the bedside lamp. She let out a long sigh instead of answering. Her shoulders rose and fell slowly as if she were carefully choosing her words. Finally, she gave a small nod without looking at him.“I've been trying not to think about it, but... it's hard, Gian,” she whispered. “Their words keep replaying in my head. I've been thinking about them since this afternoon, and now I've got a headache.”“The family group chat?” Gian guessed without hesitation.Aurelia turned to him, her eyes widening in surprise.“You know?”A faint smile touched Gian's lips. His gaze was gentle, yet sharp enough to read every emotion she tried to hide.“I didn't even have to read the messages,” he said softly. “Your face g

The night air still carried the lingering fragrance of white lilies and roses from the engagement celebration earlier that day. Their house felt unusually quiet with Mrs. Lestari and Mr. Mahesa away on an overseas trip.Aurelia sat at the edge of the bed, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She looked exhausted, not only from standing for hours but also from carrying the weight of so many emotions throughout the day.Gian stepped into the room, rolling up the sleeves of his dress shirt. He had just finished putting away the suit he had worn to Devina's engagement."Are you sure you're okay?" he asked gently as he walked over and sat beside her. "You've been awfully quiet."Aurelia offered him a faint smile, trying to hide the worry she could clearly see in his eyes."I'm just tired. I guess standing for so long wore me out. Devina looked so happy today.""And you looked absolutely beautiful," Gian replied without hesitation. "I almost f

The sharp scent of antiseptic filled the room as Aurelia slowly opened her eyes.The bright white lights overhead blurred her vision for a moment. It took several seconds before she realized she was no longer in the car.She was in a hospital.The sky outside the window was gray. She couldn't tell whether it was still dawn or already morning.All she knew was the dull ache in her lower abdomen and the soft footsteps approaching her bed."Sweetheart?"The familiar voice made her turn her head.Gian stood beside the bed, looking exhausted despite his neat appearance. His eyes were swollen from lack of sleep, yet he forced a reassuring smile."How..." Aurelia whispered hoarsely. "The baby?"Gian lowered his head and took her hand in his.He pressed a long kiss to the back of it, as though releasing the crushing weight he'd carried all night."Thank God," he said softly. "You and our little one are both okay. T

"Forget it. I can afford to cover your leave from school," Gian said as he sat on the edge of the bed.Aurelia pouted."That's not the point, Gian. I'm really passionate about this thesis topic. If I don't work on it now, I'll lose my train of thought."Gian rubbed his face in frustration before running a hand through his hair."You had light bleeding just the other night, sweetheart. And instead of resting, you want to stay up late again?"Aurelia looked at him with pleading eyes, her expression soft but hopeful."Please, honey. Tomorrow is the deadline to submit my Chapter Two revisions. My advisor is terrifying when someone misses a deadline. I promise I won't stay up too long. Please help me."A faint smile tugged at her lips, but the worry in her eyes remained.Gian stared at her for a long moment, silently arguing with himself.He knew writing helped Aurelia feel like herself again. It gave her purpose.But the rational side of him couldn't ignore the fear that too much stress m