Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 3

Aurelia momentarily thought she was hearing things, cautiously glancing at Leslie, only to

find him completely unsurprised.

So… Leslie’s blind date was her?

Linda continued, “Aurelia, my son, as you can see, is a good–looking workaholic. At least your children will be beautiful in the future.”

Children? Aurelia was even more bewildered, having no idea how to respond.

Leslie raised an eyebrow, “Mom, that’s enough. I need to get back to the office.”

Linda rolled her eyes and said, “Office, office all the time. Why not just marry the company?”

Leslie shrugged. “If that’s an option.”

Linda, frustrated, turned to Aurelia and chuckled, “Aurelia, I won’t hide it from you. I’ve wanted you to be my daughter–in–law for a long time. Unfortunately, you had a boyfriend, so all I could do was silently wish you well. Who knew your boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate you? If he doesn’t want you, I do.”

With that, Linda held Aurelia’s hand, the warmth and softness of her grip reminiscent of Aurelia’s mother.

Thinking of her mom, Aurelia felt a sense of pain in her chest.

Perhaps, if she agreed to marry Leslie, Linda could help her mother.

But she didn’t dare to agree hastily. After all, marriage was a decision involving two people. She carefully looked at Leslie.

Leslie’s tone was indifferent, “Mom, do you really want me to get married?”

Linda was persistent. “Yes.”

Leslie’s eyes glanced over Aurelia.

“Fine, then let’s get married.”

She was just a gold digger. Someone easily appeased with money.

Aurelia was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Leslie to agree so easily.

Linda turned to her, asking softly, “Aurelia, do you want this?”

Feeling lost, Aurelia thought it necessary to explain her family situation, “Ms. Linda, my family is going through some difficulties, and I might…”

Her voice choked in her throat.

Perhaps Linda’s overwhelming concern had stirred unexpected emotions in her.

Not wanting to delve into Aurelia’s sorrowful matters, Linda promptly interrupted, “Alright, alright. I believe in your character. As long as you nod, we won’t mistreat you. So, do you agree?”

Aurelia gratefully looked at Linda and nodded with determination, “Yes.”

Chapter 1

She felt she had no choice with a stack of overdue bills in her drawer.

While selling the house was an option, the lengthy process with real estate agents might not provide a timely solution.

Her mom couldn’t wait any longer, even though medical expenses were covered for now.

Despite Leslie’s quick agreement, he had yet to give Aurelia a proper look.

If they parted ways in the future, there would be no hard feelings.

Linda clapped her hands with joy, “Great! Tomorrow is an auspicious day. You two should get the marriage license. You youngsters can decide the wedding arrangements. Now, take the time to get to know each other.”

Aurelia politely extended her hand to Leslie and greeted, “Mr. Synder, nice to meet you. I’m Aurelia. I look forward to getting to know you better.”

but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

ID card, noticing Leslie

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she left the

“ID card? Since when did you

hope you won’t expose

a good person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing

sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness had

the hospital,

hurried into the intensive care

were tubes and wires connected to her

door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her hope

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

warmth, desperately holding on to

came looking for you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills, pushing for

Elliot, entered the

she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out

Sophia got straight to the

me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

together, indicating a

a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold enough

earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already

mother this month, she missed several days

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

risk leaving her

situation had turned into a reason for

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

“Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had