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 card, saying briefly, “Information about

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

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

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

I hope you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to be this

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

down Linda’s spine, even

was mentioned, his demeanor

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She would

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved

mother and providing a convenient way to

back

figure breezing through like

sound, his

for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had

the hospital, so she had

hurried into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope was in

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

had something to attend

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

for you again today,” the family member

understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue bills, pushing for

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight

this 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

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away.

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

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

mother this month, she

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

a reason for Sophia to demand a

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm.

my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia