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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

she

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

hope you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

you approve of. I hope

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

Seth. She

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

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

back

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

the restaurant, darkness

the visiting hours at the

the

There were tubes and wires connected to

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

her

the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

doctor came looking for you again today,” the family

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got

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

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your

indicating a request for

a sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several days at

she

leaving her unconscious mother

into a reason

remain

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

had indeed

Aurelia’s silence,

alone for a moment. You need to think

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that