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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left the

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

won’t expose it,”

a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my affairs

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

mentioned, his demeanor would

you

be disappointed.

different from Seth. She

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

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

back to the

figure breezing

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a slap

the restaurant,

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

into the intensive care

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

her hope was

bed nodded

something to attend

explained as she 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

you again today,” the family

understand.

the overdue bills,

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

got straight to

mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and

get that you’re the only person

pinched her fingers together, indicating

a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold

was impossible to stay at the

mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious

a reason for Sophia to

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

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

silence,

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

head back, adopting a posture that