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, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

I must go

you can look for him on

“Sure.”

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

that, she left the

“ID card?

hope you won’t expose

good person. You don’t need to

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

woman you approve of. I hope you

shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

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

from Seth.

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back to

tall figure breezing through like the

his

“Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

the hospital, so she

into the intensive

There were tubes and

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her

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

something

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

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

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

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang

seemed bold enough to exploit

to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already

caring for her mother this month, she missed

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

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

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

back, adopting a posture that suggested