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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his

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

Synder, Ms. Linda, I

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact

she left

“ID card? Since when did

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve

down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned, his

you will find that Aurelia

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

from Seth. She would

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

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to

his tall figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing presence attracted

out for

the restaurant, darkness had already

the hospital, so

hurried into the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope was in

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

had something

as she walked to her

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

looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“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

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you

indicating a request for a

a sharp

support, some seemed bold

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

she couldn’t afford to take more

risk leaving her unconscious mother

had turned into a reason for Sophia to

remain calm.

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had