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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

you need anything, you can look for him on

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

hope you won’t

a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his

you

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

different from Seth. She

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

hurried into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

to see Ava smiling and calling her

every time, her

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

had something to

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

in the warmth, desperately holding on to

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member from

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight to the

is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a

I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away.

indicating

a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry

mother this month, she missed several days

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed

can’t be left alone for

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia