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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

Ms. Linda, I

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she left

“ID

you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

You don’t need to

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve

shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned,

you will find that Aurelia is different from

be disappointed. I

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything

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

reassuring his mother and providing a

heading back to

his tall figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for

the restaurant,

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

into the intensive

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

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

every time, her hope

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

had something

she walked to her

the warmth, desperately holding on

again today,” the family member from

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your

indicating a request for a

a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold enough

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry at

mother this month, she

she couldn’t afford to take

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

this situation had turned into a reason

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

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

Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

back, adopting a posture that suggested