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9. Devina is back?
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2026-04-25 10:52:00“Devina’s coming back here? Really??”
Madam Lestari’s voice echoed through the dining room. The middle-aged woman hurried forward, her silk skirt swaying with every step, eyes sparkling with hope.
Aurelia remained silent, frozen beside the dining table. Her gaze fixed on Gian, waiting for an answer from the man now standing with his back to the light.
“Mom,” Gian finally said, his voice heavy with irritation, “how many times do I
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LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 199. Don't Get the Wrong Idea
“Caca?”Aurelia called softly, her body still halfway out of the car. Her voice trembled as if she couldn't quite believe what she'd just heard. She leaned closer to the back seat, her eyes searching through the dim shadows lit only by the streetlights.Her heart hammered against her ribs.Caca was still fast asleep, her tiny face completely peaceful. Yet those little lips had just whispered a single word that pierced straight through Aurelia's heart, a word she had never expected to hear from the little girl.“Mommy.”Even now, still asleep, Caca murmured again. The words were too faint to make out, more like the rambling of someone caught between dreams and reality, as if she were continuing a beautiful dream that only she could see.Aurelia froze.Her chest tightened, and her breathing grew heavy. After a few long seconds, she forced herself to take a deep breath, trying to steady the emotions threatening to overwhelm her.She knew Caca was sleep talking.Even so, that single word
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 198. I Was Just Tagging Along
“I still don't want to say goodbye to you, Miss Lia,” Caca whined, her lips puffed out like a squished mochi. Her wide eyes shimmered under the glow of the streetlights as she clung to Aurelia's arm in the back seat.Aurelia smiled gently and stroked the little girl's soft hair. “We'll see each other again tomorrow, sweetheart. It's already late. You need to get some rest so you'll have lots of energy tomorrow.”Instead of calming down, Caca pouted even more. She blinked rapidly, as though trying to keep tears from spilling over.“If you want, you can spend the night with Miss Aurelia. We could get a hotel,” Baskara said from behind the wheel.His tone was casual, as if he were offering the simplest suggestion in the world, but his eyes briefly sharpened in the rearview mirror as he watched Aurelia's reaction.Aurelia's eyes widened.“Huh?” The tiny sound escaped before she could stop it. She looked toward the front of the car, staring at his back in complete surprise. Her heart began
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 197. Walking Together
The question slipped out so casually from the mouth of a first grader. But to Aurelia, it struck like lightning in the quiet meeting room. Her breath caught, and the smile on her lips instantly froze.Across the room, Baskara was still focused on the files spread across the conference table, completely unaware that his daughter's innocent question had shaken Aurelia to her core.Before Aurelia could recover, the notification on her phone chimed again.The screen lit up with a name that made her heartbeat quicken.Gian.It wasn't just a text. He had sent her a photo.In it, Gian sat in a conference room wearing a perfectly tailored suit. His expression was serious, though he still managed a faint smile for the camera. Beside him, Rafi was busy flipping through a stack of documents.Below the picture was a short caption filled with longing.[I miss you so much. What are you up to, sweetheart?]Aurelia stared at the screen.
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 196. A Call from Her Mother
That morning, sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains of Aurelia's room. The smell of freshly toasted bread filled the small apartment. She sat at the little table by the window, looking down at a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast with jam, and a steaming cup of tea. For a moment, she welcomed the silence, hoping it would calm the thoughts that had been weighing on her since the night before.The peaceful moment didn't last.Her phone rang.It was the ringtone she had assigned to calls from home.Her hand froze above her spoon.The hesitation was immediate. It was the same familiar reluctance she always felt whenever her parents' names appeared on her screen.Aurelia drew in a quiet breath.Should I answer... or ignore it?Her heart urged her to let it ring.Her mind told her otherwise.In the end, she gave in.She swiped the green icon and raised the phone to her ear."Hi, Mom,
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 195. Accepting Fate
Soft but confident footsteps echoed through the room.Devina, who had been organizing documents for the charity gala, instinctively turned around. Her heartbeat immediately became uneven as she saw the elegant woman walking in with calm, measured steps. Though streaks of silver now threaded through her hair and the passage of time had left its mark on her face, the quiet authority she carried was just as powerful as it had been years ago.Devina's lips tightened.A heaviness settled in her chest as memories she had long buried came rushing back without mercy.She remembered those days vividly, when she would visit the Mahesa family mansion, greeting everyone warmly while doing everything she could to earn Mrs. Lestari's approval for the sake of her relationship with Gian.Then everything fell apart.A storm of suspicion, manipulation, and slander had destroyed it all.Now, after so many years, she found herself standing face-to-face o
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 194. Does Aurelia Know?
That afternoon, the Jakarta sky glowed with shades of gold and amber. The fading sunlight filtered between the city's towering skyscrapers, reflecting softly against the glass windows. The spacious venue where the Mahesa Group Foundation charity gala would be held was still buzzing with activity. Workers moved back and forth assembling portable stages, securing the overhead lighting rigs, and testing the sound system, which crackled before cutting out again. The gala was still a week away, but every detail had to be perfect.Amid the organized chaos, Gian stood with quiet authority. His suit was immaculate, though his shirt sleeves were rolled up. One hand held the event layout while his sharp eyes examined every detail. A slight furrow creased his brow, not just from the demanding schedule but from the enormous pressure to ensure the foundation's prestigious charity gala was flawless.From the opposite side of the hall, Devina walked toward him.Her hair was tied back in a simple pon
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 17. The Unexpected Incident
“Gian,” Aurelia hissed softly, especially when the man whose name she whispered tightened his hold around her from behind, their cheeks brushing gently.Gian didn’t just rest his cheek against hers, he let his breath graze her skin, warm and deliberate. His left arm circled
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 16. Good in bed
The scent of toasted bread and jasmine tea filled the dining room that morning. Gian sat at the end of the table, scrolling through the digital newspaper on his tablet, while Mr. Mahesa was busy with his phone.“Yes,” he said casually. “Ah, right. It’s been ages sin
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 15. Never Before
Silence crept between them almost instantly.Mr. Mahesa had spoken his hopes with a meaningful smile, but what followed made the air grow tight.Aurelia turned to Gian, her face paling, her mouth parting as if to interrupt. Gian merely pinched the bridge of his nose, clearly uncomfort
LOVE BEYOND THE PAIN 12. The Sudden Attack
A quick kiss landed on Gian’s cheek, sudden, unexpected, like a sneak attack. No warning. No explanation.Gian froze. His hand was still on the steering wheel, his whole body rigid. He shot a glance at Aurelia, who was now sitting casually with a faint smile, eyes fixed on the road a
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