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.”

his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her

card, noticing Leslie

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

she

“ID card? Since when did you become a

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

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

a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

Seth. She would do anything

then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

heading back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing

for

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

hoped to see Ava smiling and

her hope

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

something

her mother’s bedside,

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding

came looking for you again today,”

understand.

probably about the

Elliot,

put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after

the only person

indicating a request

sharp

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

to caring for her mother this month, she missed

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious mother alone

turned into a reason for Sophia

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed her

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that