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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

that, she left the

Leslie, “ID card?

won’t expose

good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

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

shiver down

was mentioned, his demeanor

you

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything for

met at stranger for

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

back to the

figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

hurried into the

There were tubes and wires connected to her

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

her hope

bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

looking for you again today,”

understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

got straight to

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

that you’re the only

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough

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

this month, she missed several days

she couldn’t afford to

her unconscious mother alone

reason for Sophia to demand

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills

a point. Aurelia had indeed

silence, furrowed her

left alone for a moment.

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

a posture that