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

Leslie

Ms. Linda, I must

you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

WhatsApp

she left the

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

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t need to be this guarded against

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

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

shiver down Linda’s spine,

was mentioned, his demeanor

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

you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth. She

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

mother and providing

heading back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a

the restaurant,

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the

unconscious. There were tubes

to see Ava smiling and calling her name

time, her

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

something to attend

as she walked to her mother’s

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

today,” the family member

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot,

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

Sophia got straight

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

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only

fingers together, indicating a request

sharp

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

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

for her mother this month, she

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

skills nowadays.

a point. Aurelia had

silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an

head back, adopting a posture that