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68. A Hidden Plan

Author: A mum to be
last update publish date: 2026-05-11 18:05:37

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.
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    That embrace should have put Aurelia's heart at ease.It should have quieted every doubt swirling through her mind.But it didn't.His arms were warm, yet her heart felt colder than ever.She stood motionless in Gian's tight embrace. The lavender perfume she had sprayed on herself that morning filled his senses, wrapping him in the longing he had buried for far too long.And yet, in that very moment, something inside Aurelia cracked.Slowly, she pressed her hands against Gian's chest, creating space between them once more.Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears.Her lips trembled."Why... why are you here?" she asked softly, her voice quivering.Gian swallowed hard.His jaw tightened.He wanted to answer, but the words refused to come.From the look in Aurelia's eyes, he knew she was happy to see him.But beneath that happiness was an anxiety she was desperately trying to hide.Aur

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   204. Meeting Again

    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

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   203. Nervous

    “Bas... I’m nervous,” Aurelia whispered, her voice trembling as though she were holding back tears.Baskara, standing beside her with his usual composed posture, let out a quiet chuckle. There was a calm confidence in his eyes, the kind that could steady anyone standing near him. He reached for her hand and held it firmly, his touch gentle but reassuring.“I trust you,” he said softly, his voice filled with certainty. “Remember, this is going to be one of the most important moments of your life.”Aurelia pouted, her cheeks flushing crimson with a mix of embarrassment and anxiety. She lowered her gaze, hoping to hide the color rising in her face.“Don’t say that,” she mumbled. “What if I end up embarrassing you?”Baskara shrugged as if it were the simplest thing in the world. A faint smile crossed his lips, carrying the quiet confidence that always seemed to define him.&

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   202. Missing Her Like Crazy

    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

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   201. Win Her Back

    “Knock it off, Jer. This is none of your business.”The sharp words left Baskara's lips without hesitation. His eyes narrowed, his expression firm and unyielding as he stared Jeremy down.But the moment his gaze drifted toward Aurelia and Caca, everything about him softened. The tenderness in his eyes appeared almost instinctively, as if the two of them were too precious to be touched by Jeremy's cynical remarks.Jeremy only laughed.His amused chuckle echoed through the bustling departure terminal as travelers hurried past.“Oh, come on, Bas. You can do anything if you set your mind to it. If you want her, then win her back from that greenhorn who's about to inherit Mahesa Group.”Baskara fell silent, holding back the surge of anger threatening to break loose.His jaw tightened.His teeth clenched.He knew Jeremy enjoyed pushing people's buttons. He had always loved poking at personal matters jus

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   200. Is She the One?

    Baskara stood by the apartment window, watching the soft morning light spill through the sheer curtains. The cool Melbourne air drifted inside, carrying the smell of freshly toasted bread from the kitchen.A smile spread across his face when he heard the sound of little footsteps approaching.“Daddy...” The sleepy voice was soft and sweet, the unmistakable voice of a child who had just woken up.Baskara turned around.Caca stood there with messy bed hair and half-closed eyes, dragging her stuffed bunny behind her.The sight instantly warmed his heart.“Good morning, Daddy's little princess,” Baskara said gently.He walked over, scooped her into his arms, and held her against his chest.“Did you sleep well?”Caca gave a sleepy nod.“But... I'm hungry.”“Then let's have breakfast, sweetheart.”They headed to the dining table.A simple b

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   46. Bathing Together

    Warm steam filled the bathroom. A thin layer of fog began forming on the large mirror above the sink. Morning sunlight filtered through the slatted window, casting soft reflections that shimmered across the white marble walls.Gian adjusted the faucet, making sure the water was warm enough

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   45. Yours completely

    Aurelia was still standing frozen behind Gian, trying to hide her face that now felt like it was burning. Her heart pounded harder than usual. Heat spread through her body, not from the air, but from the overwhelming embarrassment.Meanwhile, Gian stood in front of the projected screen dis

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   44. Prove It

    Gian let out a long breath and stepped closer. But Aurelia shifted the blanket aside and sat up, turning her face away from him. Tears kept falling even though she had wiped them again and again with the back of her hand. Her voice was small, almost like the grumbling of a child who was angry but

  • LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN   43. Am I not attractive?

    Aurelia shivered. After saying those words of surrender, every muscle in her body had tightened. Her breathing turned shallow. Her hands clenched on her lap, and every inch of her skin felt as if it were exposed to freezing winter air.Across from her, Gian fell silent. His gaze rested on

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