Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 39

“Mom.” Aurelia hesitantly interrupted Linda’s praise and shifted the conversation. “Apart from disliking pasta, does Mr. Snyder have any other food preferences?”

The silence stretched for more than ten seconds after Linda heard her question. Aurelia assumed it was a signal issue.

“Mom? Mom? Can you hear me?”

“Leslie told you that he dislikes pasta? Did he… Personally mention it to you?” Linda sounded startled.

“Yes. Mom, is there something wrong?” Aurelia was puzzled.

“When Leslie was young, there was a school project where kids had to make carbonara for their parents. Coincidentally, it was his father’s birthday.”

“Leslie tried his best to make carbonara for his father, but it ended with him being scolded and hearing hurtful words.

“He doesn’t hate the taste of pasta. It’s certain implications associated with it that he despises. Since then, he never eats pasta.”

Linda’s tone turned melancholic as she recounted the event.

Aurelia stood amidst the vast array of shelves as her gaze lost its luster. She couldn’t fathom the disappointment that Leslie had felt in his childhood.

had not shown any signs of disdain. Perhaps, it was to save her

“Mom, I got it.”

I just remembered the past. Leslie likes the ravioli I make, but I’m not skilled at it and they tend to fall apart. Yet, he still finishes them all each time and worries

as difficult as you might think. Don’t dislike him just because of his

consider leaving Leslie because of

don’t worry,” Aurelia said as she pushed the cart toward another

won’t disturb your shopping anymore.” With that,

“Okay, bye.”

After having purchased some ingredients

place was pitch black.

set aside some meat and vegetables to start

overtime, Aurelia decided to make extra ravioli that could be

ravioli. She then used the remaining fillings to make around 20 smaller

container in the fridge. After

was almost

then she decided to send Leslie a

will you

there was no

ravioli on the kitchen counter. It was not the right time to cook them

laptop. The name “Ian” Florence

deeper, Aurelia found herself increasingly intrigued and interested in this name. There were a few articles about him overseas