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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Synder, Ms. Linda, I

you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

to Leslie, “ID

you won’t expose

a good person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

you approve of. I

a shiver down

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

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

and providing a convenient way to spend

back to the

tall figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant,

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

into the

were tubes and wires

to see

every time, her hope was

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

something

her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the

came looking for you again today,”

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

got straight to

guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and

only person doing everything, but you

fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang

seemed bold enough to exploit the

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

her unconscious mother alone in the

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

my skills nowadays.

point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

Simmons, 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 if something

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to

head back, adopting a posture that suggested