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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left the

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

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

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to the

tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing

out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

hurried into the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

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

every time, her hope

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

something to

her mother’s bedside, placing

her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

you again today,” the

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight

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

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

together, indicating a

sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry at

to caring for her mother this month, she missed

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for Sophia to

tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

adopting a