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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp

that, she left

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

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

sent a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

Seth. She would do anything

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing

absence of sound, his

“Watch out for

the restaurant,

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

hurried into the intensive care

were

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

every time, her

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

had something to

to her

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

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

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

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

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

fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she

this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

had turned into a reason for Sophia

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

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

Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

a posture