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, saying briefly, “Information about me

noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

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

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

despicable father was mentioned,

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

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

Seth. She would

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

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

back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

of sound, his

for a slap

the restaurant, darkness had already

the visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the intensive

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope

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

something

as she walked to her

desperately holding

looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

Sophia got straight to the

room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to

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

indicating

a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

for her mother this month, she missed several days

she couldn’t

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

together and tried to remain calm.

with my skills nowadays.

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence, furrowed

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had