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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but to

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said,

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

she left the

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

now. I hope you won’t expose

You don’t need to be this guarded

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

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

down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

“Leslie, one day, you will

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

much different from Seth.

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

and providing

back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope was in

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

had something

her mother’s bedside, placing

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

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

I understand.

the overdue

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only

indicating a

sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

reason for

and tried to remain calm.

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

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

be left alone for a moment. You need

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to become

a posture that suggested Aurelia had