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.”

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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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

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

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she

leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t need to be

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

promised to marry the woman you approve of.

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

“Leslie, one day, you will

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

from Seth. She would

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

and providing

back to

tall figure breezing through like

his imposing

out for

exited the restaurant, darkness had

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

into the

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope was in

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

had something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

in the warmth, desperately

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

I understand.

was probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to the

a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got

only chipping in two–fifty, and I 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

experienced a sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to exploit

impossible to stay

for her mother this month,

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

her unconscious

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that