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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she

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

you won’t expose

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned, his demeanor would

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

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

different from Seth. She would

immediately met at stranger for marriage.

and providing a convenient

back to

up, his tall figure breezing through

sound, his

out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi straight

the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and

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

time, her hope was

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

had something to attend

to her

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on

for you again today,” the family member from the

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang

seemed

impossible to stay

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several days at

dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

reason for Sophia to

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

find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had