All Chapters of LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Chapter 291 - Chapter 300

That morning, the smell of toasted bread and freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen. Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow over the dining table. Gian sat neatly dressed in a light blue work shirt, while Aurelia sat across from him with her hair tied back casually and her laptop open in front of her. She stirred a glass of warm milk but still hadn’t taken a sip.“Sweetheart, are you sure you don’t want to rest before heading to campus?” Gian asked, gently touching the back of her hand.Aurelia shook her head. “I have a meeting with my advisor today. Professor Malika said she wanted to go over the methodology and research instruments I used before. If I put it off, the revisions are only going to pile up.”Gian nodded. He knew how much of a perfectionist Aurelia was when it came to academics.“You can do it,” he said lightly, trying to encourage her. “Think of it as one mor

“Yes,” her mother-in-law replied enthusiastically. “Yoga is great for pregnant women. It can help keep your body flexible, regulate your breathing, and apparently make labor a little easier when the time comes. My friend said the class is very beginner-friendly, too.”Gian looked at Aurelia as he slowly chewed his breakfast. “Sounds like a good idea, sweetheart. Your body has been feeling stiff a lot lately. Maybe yoga will help you relax.”Aurelia bit her lip, clearly considering it. “But… I’ve never done yoga before. What if it just leaves me sore?”“That’s exactly why you should start now,” Nyonya Lestari quickly replied. “You’ll also meet other expectant mothers. You can share stories and experiences with each other. You can’t spend all your time at home staring at your laptop and working on your research.”Tuan Mahesa nodded in agreement as he stirr

The first day of bed rest felt like a punishment.Aurelia woke to a morning that seemed far too bright. Sunlight slipped through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the stacks of books and the laptop Gian had deliberately moved to the corner of the room. She stared at the ceiling, listening to the soft hum of the air conditioner and catching the faint smell of coffee drifting in from the kitchen, where Gian was busy preparing breakfast.But inside her, the storm hadn't settled.Her thesis.The deadline hung over her like a shadow, eating away at every bit of peace she tried to hold on to. She had spent months working on that research, sacrificing sleep, time with Gian, and even the little moments when she should have simply enjoyed being pregnant.Now, when she was supposed to be focusing on the baby growing inside her, her mind kept drifting back to the unanswered email from her thesis advisor, the data she hadn't analyzed yet, and the final chapter that was still nothing more tha

After a full week of rest and coordinating with the research group Wulan had recommended, Aurelia felt well enough to return to prenatal yoga.Her doctor had given her the green light, but with strict conditions. No strenuous movements, plenty of water, and she had to stop immediately if she felt any sign of cramping.Aurelia agreed, though she was still a little nervous deep down.But her excitement returned, especially because this class was something special: prenatal yoga with their partners.“Seriously, Gian, you’re not allowed to laugh if I look ridiculous,” Aurelia said as she tugged at the loose T-shirt covering her increasingly round belly.They stood in front of the bedroom mirror, getting ready to leave for Wina’s yoga studio. Aurelia studied her reflection, feeling slightly self-conscious about all the changes her body had gone through.Gian, who was tying his shoelaces, glanced at his wife and flashed her

Aurelia and Gian walked into the dining room with bright smiles, their fingers intertwined. Aurelia wore a loose floral dress that made her look fresh and radiant, while Gian, dressed in a simple T-shirt and shorts, looked more relaxed than usual. Their soft laughter still lingered from their intimate morning together in the bedroom, filling the room with a warm, happy atmosphere as they took their seats at the dining table.Mrs. Lestari, who was arranging plates of scrambled eggs and sliced fruit, turned around and broke into a wide smile when she saw them.“Look at that. The happy couple,” she said, her eyes sparkling with pride. “What did I tell you? Yoga is good for you. Just look at Aurelia. You’re positively glowing.”Aurelia smiled, her cheeks turning slightly pink. She pulled out a chair and sat beside Gian, automatically reaching for the glass of orange juice that had already been prepared for her.“Yes, Mom. T