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

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

hope you won’t

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

you approve of. I hope you won’t

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

was mentioned, his demeanor

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

much different from Seth. She

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing through like

his imposing presence

for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the

hurried into the

were tubes and wires connected

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was in

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

had something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

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

again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

I understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got

guy 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 her three times a day.

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

pinched her fingers together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang in her

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

her mother this month, she missed several days at

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

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

reason for

to remain

my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed her

and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully.

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an

tilted her head back, adopting a posture