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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID

noticing Leslie

Linda, I

you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

a shiver down Linda’s

mentioned, his

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

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

from Seth. She would do anything

then immediately met at stranger for

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

back

his tall figure breezing

the absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the

the intensive care

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

Aurelia hoped to see

her

bed nodded

something

walked to her mother’s

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

today,” the family member

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

out

outside, Sophia got straight

Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day.

only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just

indicating a

sharp pang in her

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at

this month, she missed several

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

leaving her unconscious mother

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

lips together and tried to remain calm.

my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence,

left alone for a moment. You need

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

tilted her head back, adopting a posture