Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 9

Leslie expected to find his house in a mess the way Daniel had left it, but a subtle scent of lemon greeted him.

In the entrance, men’s and women’s shoes were neatly arranged.

The rest of the house was immaculately clean as if all the chaos had never occurred.

If he hadn’t seen the photos Daniel took, he would have wondered if this was his house. Aurelia had managed to clean up everything.

At that moment, the door to the master bedroom opened.

Aurelia, wrapped in a towel, walked out.

Her slender figure caught Leslie’s eye.

With semi–dried strands of hair sticking to her blushing face, she exuded an indescribable sense of endearment, much more beautiful than her usual well–behaved appearance.

Water droplets fell from her hair. Her skin glistened, revealing straight legs, snow–white and slightly pink from the warm bath. The effect was particularly alluring.

Leslie’s breath hitched as he narrowed his eyes.

Aurelia, tilting her head while drying her hair, only noticed the unfamiliar gaze when she raised her head..

The two locked eyes. She hastily tightened the towel around her.

Didn’t Linda say Leslie wouldn’t come back if he worked late?

She was just lazy and didn’t bother to grab her pajamas.

This was just unfortunate timing.

“You, you’re back?”

“I thought you left. Didn’t expect you to be so patient.”

Leslie withdrew his gaze, turned around, and poured a glass of water. His voice was still as cold as ever, even carrying a hint of disdain.

Glancing at the master bedroom behind Aurelia, he made it clear that it was his room.

Aurelia, following his gaze toward the master bedroom, immediately understood the misunderstanding.

“Mr. Synder…”

“Ms. Simmons, we should understand that this marriage is a mutual arrangement, so don’t overstep any boundaries.”

Leslie emphasized the last five words.

Already feeling somewhat embarrassed, Aurelia became even more ashamed when Leslie misunderstood her intentions.

Chapte

Leslie, and was about to speak

Leslie warned before walking towards

mutual arrangement, you could have refused Ms. Linda if you didn’t want me to move in. There’s

halted, looking at Aurelia with

in your left and right foot sizes. They were three

momentarily stunned, cursing

to be losing his competence. Daniel made such

was broken. I had spent three hours cleaning up this place so I smelled like crap. I had no choice but to use your bathroom to shower. Any issues? If there are, I apologize. If you find it acceptable, please

“Three minutes?” Leslie asked.

“Wait a moment.”

a nightgown within a

intentionally made a mess of the house during cleaning,

initially intended for Leslie’s review tomorrow, but resolving it

room, she

puzzled for a

the file.

the contents, Leslie’s typically stoic expression revealed an unusual flicker

“A cohabitation agreement?”

Mr. Synder. I can tell you’re not satisfied with me. You married me just to appease Ms. Linda, and I appreciate her fondness for me. So, since Ms. Linda insists we live together, let’s: peacefully

to separate, I will leave with no strings attached. I’ve detailed

necessary.”

handed him

the pen but questioningly perused the

the content was about coordinating

except for one surprising

waiving property

divorc

gold digger voluntarily

kind of game are you

you think I’ll believe

earnestly responding, “If you don’t believe me, we can go to

П

but give her a couple of extra

she was the first woman eager to establish clear boundaries with

good for avoiding future

took the pen and

After signing,

wet coat with a tobacco scent coming towards her until it was

coat only to realize the chest area of her nightgown was already

was, clung to her body when wet, revealing not only her figure but also the color of

herself in the coat, her

Leslie and noticed that he had been standing with his back turned

breathed a sigh of relief as she

simply couldn’t

her down without subjecting her to the embarrassment of being “soaked.”

be too torturous to live with