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,

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

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

If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

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

she left the

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

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

down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is

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

from Seth. She would do anything

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

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure

absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for

restaurant,

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi straight

the

There were tubes and wires connected

hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope

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

something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

warmth, desperately

again today,” the family

understand.

was probably about the

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

kettle and

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight to the

me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for

sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

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

had indeed searched extensively

silence,

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

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

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia