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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

you won’t expose

don’t need to

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

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

shiver down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned,

together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

much different from Seth. She

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around

mother and providing a convenient

back

stood up, his tall figure breezing

his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a

restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

hurried into the intensive care

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

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

every time, her hope was in

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

had something

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

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

got straight to the

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

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

her fingers together, indicating

sharp pang

support, some seemed bold

impossible to stay

mother this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t

adopting a posture that suggested