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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

she left the

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

you won’t expose it,”

don’t

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

approve of.

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

despicable father was mentioned, his

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

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth.

at stranger for marriage. Every move and

providing a convenient

heading back

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap

restaurant, darkness had

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

into the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

time, her hope

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

something to attend

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

looking for you again today,” the family member

understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

out

got straight to

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

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

indicating

sharp pang in

seemed bold enough to exploit

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

this month,

she

risk leaving her unconscious

a reason for Sophia

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

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

Simmons, 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, what if something happens

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become

a posture