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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I must go now. Take

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

she

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

won’t expose

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

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

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

was mentioned,

day, you will find that Aurelia

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

from Seth. She

met at stranger for marriage. Every move

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing

for

exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

into the intensive care

lay unconscious. There were tubes

open the door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her

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

had something

walked to her mother’s

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

for you again today,” the

I understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got

Your mom’s not doing

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take on

indicating a request for

sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough

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

for her mother this month, she missed several days at

she couldn’t afford to take more

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

reason for Sophia

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence, furrowed her

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

a posture that suggested