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.”

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

noticing Leslie

Linda, I must go now. Take your

can look for

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left the

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

now. I hope you won’t expose

don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

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

was mentioned, his demeanor would

you will find that Aurelia

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

from Seth. She would do

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

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

back

tall figure

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a

restaurant, darkness had already

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

hurried into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

every time, her hope was

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

something to attend

as she walked to her

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

again today,” the

I understand.

the overdue bills, pushing for

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

that you’re the only person doing everything, but

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to

it was impossible to stay at the hospital

her mother this month, she

dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested