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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left

“ID card? Since when did you become a

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

shiver down Linda’s

mentioned, his demeanor would

day, you will find that

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

much different from Seth.

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to

his tall figure breezing through

of sound, his imposing presence

out for a slap in

restaurant, darkness

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

her

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something to attend

her mother’s bedside, placing

desperately holding on to the feeling that her

looking for you again today,” the

I understand.

about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

together, indicating a

sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough

to stay at the hospital all

this month,

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

leaving her unconscious mother alone

into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no