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.”

not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

stern words sent a shiver down

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

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

wasn’t much different from Seth.

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

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for

the restaurant, darkness had already

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

hurried into the intensive

were tubes and wires

Aurelia hoped to see

her

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

something

to her mother’s bedside, placing her

solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

you again today,” the

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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 look after her three times a day. It’s taking

I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

pinched her fingers together, indicating

sharp

support, some seemed bold

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

caring for her mother this

dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious mother

a reason for

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

can’t be left alone for

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

head back, adopting a posture that