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 her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

anything, you can

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

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

you won’t expose it,”

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

to marry the woman you approve

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

father was mentioned, his demeanor

one day, you will find that

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

much different from Seth. She

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back to the

up, his tall figure

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the intensive

were tubes and wires connected to

hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

her

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

something

walked to her

solace in the warmth, desperately holding

for you again today,” the family member from

understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing for

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

Aurelia, this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly

only person doing

indicating a request for a

sharp pang in her

some seemed

money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

for her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious

into a reason for Sophia

tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

“Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave,

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no