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.”

a handshake but to hand her

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

promised to marry the woman you approve

words sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

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

different from Seth. She would do

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to

tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

hurried into the

lay unconscious. There were tubes

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name

time, her hope

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

something to attend

as she walked to her

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

again today,” the family member from the

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot, entered

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight to the

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp pang

seemed bold enough

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

her mother this month, she missed several days

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

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

a reason for Sophia

tried to remain

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

point. Aurelia had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia