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.”

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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp

that, she left

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

hope you won’t expose it,”

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve

shiver down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that

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

Seth. She

then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing

his imposing presence attracted

out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant,

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

hurried into the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded

something to attend

as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

solace in the warmth, desperately

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

I understand.

the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

Sophia out

got straight to

pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not

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

together, indicating a request for

sharp pang in her

seemed bold enough to exploit

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable

her mother this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

my skills nowadays. If

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed her

been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think

her

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had