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 his ID

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

“ID card? Since when did you become

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

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

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that

be disappointed. I don’t

wasn’t much different from Seth. She

met at stranger for

his mother and providing

back to the

tall figure

sound, his imposing presence

for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive

were tubes and wires connected to

to see

time, her hope was in

the neighboring bed

had something to attend

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

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

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered

put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

for her mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

turned into a reason for Sophia to

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

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

had indeed

silence,

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had