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.”

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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

Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I must go now. Take

can look for him

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she

and turned to Leslie, “ID

hope you won’t expose

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

much different from Seth. She would

thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without

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

heading back to the

tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

at the hospital, so she

the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

every time, her hope

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

had something

her

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

the doctor came looking for you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

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

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight to

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp

seemed bold

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

her mother this month,

dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious

into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed her

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

her head back, adopting a posture that