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.”

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

noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my affairs

down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

mother and providing a convenient way to spend

back

figure breezing

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had to take

into the

were tubes and wires connected

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope was

the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so late

something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

came looking for you again today,”

understand.

the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got straight to

me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got

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 your take on

fingers together, indicating a

sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother

reason for Sophia to demand

her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

had a point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

a posture that suggested