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,

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Linda, I

you can look for him

“Sure.”

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

she left the

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

from Seth. She

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back to

his tall figure breezing

his imposing presence attracted

for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had

of missing the visiting hours at the

the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her

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

something to

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

desperately holding

you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.”

the

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

got straight to the

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take

fingers together, indicating a

a sharp

seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

this month, she missed several days at

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

risk leaving her

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay,

Aurelia had

silence, furrowed

left alone for a moment. You

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

tilted her head back, adopting a posture