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 ID card, saying

Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

Leslie, “ID

hope you won’t expose

don’t need to be this

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

marry the woman you approve of. I

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor

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

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

Seth. She would do anything for

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

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

back

tall figure breezing through

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness

hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

to see Ava smiling and calling

every time, her hope was in

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

something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

again today,” the family member from

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

Elliot, entered the room carrying

put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got straight to

to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly

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

fingers together, indicating

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed

cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

reason

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

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

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to

a posture that suggested Aurelia had