All Chapters of LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Aurelia and Gian hurried down the bright, sterile hospital corridor. Their footsteps echoed against the polished floor, blending with the distant voices of nurses and the steady beeping of medical equipment. Both of their faces were tense, especially Gian’s. He had been gripping his phone tightly the whole time, as if waiting for another update from Sri.They stopped right in front of the ER.Gian pushed the door open, only to find the room empty. The bed was neatly made, the curtain pulled aside. There was no sign of Mrs. Lestari.“Empty? Didn’t you say Mom was still here?” Gian asked anxiously, looking around.“Excuse me, sir. Which patient are you looking for?” a nurse asked kindly while adjusting a rolling medical cart nearby.Gian was about to answer when he stopped himself. A moment later, Sri appeared from the direction of the elevator, breathing slightly hard from rushing.“Den Gian, Madam ha

There are many ways to make someone feel defeated without raising your voice, without raising a hand.Aurelia knew that very well. So when Gian hesitated, she simply gave a light smile and said, “Just pick her up. I don’t mind.”Gian frowned slightly. Normally, a line like that sounded like a warning sign. But Aurelia said it too gently. Too calmly. That was exactly what made him wary.Still, he did not want to overthink it. He nodded, grabbed his car keys, and typed a reply to Kirana.Gian: [Okay. I’ll pick you up in a bit.]The sky looked gray when Gian parked his car in front of Kirana’s apartment building. Despite the damp, overcast air, Kirana looked fresh and radiant. She stepped out of the lobby with a wide smile, her hair neatly styled and her work bag hanging from her shoulder.As soon as she spotted Gian’s car, she waved. Gian unlocked the passenger door without much expression. Kirana got in and

“Mrs. Lestari’s daughter in law is quite beautiful,” one of the women said. “Not any less than Gian’s former fiancée.”“True,” another chimed in, narrowing her eyes as she studied Aurelia from head to toe yet again. “By the way, what does she do?”The question hung in the air like a spark over dry embers. Aurelia froze for a moment. The hand holding the bouquet almost trembled. She had not expected such a direct question so quickly, sharp and casual at the same time, but laced with social venom.Before she could answer, Gian turned and spoke calmly.“My wife is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology,” he said, placing a firm arm around Aurelia’s waist.Several of the women looked surprised. One of them quickly hid her smile, as if the answer was more impressive than they had expected, more established than they had assumed.“Oh&hellip

The Mahesa family home slowly returned to calm after the guests began leaving one by one. The remaining glasses and plates had already been cleared away by the household staff. Kirana, who was still in the living room, busied herself arranging the flower vases, a small satisfied smile playing on her lips as if pleased with how the day had turned out.Not long after, the sound of measured footsteps echoed from the staircase. Mrs. Lestari descended slowly, a thin shawl draped over her shoulders. She said nothing as she approached. Instead, she took a seat on the velvet chair across from Kirana. Her movements were graceful, and her gaze seemed to be weighing something carefully.“Good,” she said at last. “You really do know how to set the atmosphere. I’m pleased.”Kirana turned slightly, hiding her smile behind polite composure. “Thank you, ma’am. I just wanted to help.”Mrs. Lestari gave a small nod and leaned forward. “And you succeeded,” she continued. “Three people asked earlier if y

Gian slowly opened his eyes, still half asleep. The brief flash of light from the phone on the nightstand had just woken him. A soft vibration followed, signaling an incoming call. With a sluggish movement, he reached for the phone and glanced at the name on the screen.His face immediately cleared.He tapped the green button and leaned back against the headboard.“Hey, love,” came the gentle voice from the other end.Gian let out a quiet breath, a faint smile forming. But before he could answer, his eyes caught sight of someone standing near the bed.Kirana.She stood a few steps away, holding an iPad, frozen in place.Gian stiffened, but he kept his voice calm. “Hi, sweetheart...”“Are you okay? Your voice sounds strange,” Aurelia asked suspiciously.“No. I’m fine. I just... fell asleep earlier. Today’s meetings were packed.” His sharp gaze shifted toward Kirana, who quickly stepped back.“I’ll call you again tomorrow. Get some rest,” Gian added.“Okay... I love you,” Aurelia said s