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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left the

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

won’t

a good person. You don’t

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

marry the woman you approve of. I

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

father was mentioned, his demeanor

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

different from Seth. She would

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

back

tall figure breezing

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

for a slap in

the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she

the

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

to see Ava

her

the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

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

I understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take on

fingers together, indicating

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

this month, she missed several

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

into a reason for Sophia

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the

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

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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 to your

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

a posture