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

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

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

she left the

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t need to

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth. She would do

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

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back

up, his tall figure breezing through

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a slap in the

restaurant, darkness

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

into the intensive care

were

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was in

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

something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills,

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

got straight

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

get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

seemed bold enough

but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

caring for her mother this month, she

she couldn’t afford to take more

her unconscious mother alone

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

and tried to remain

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

her head back, adopting a posture that