Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 67

At noon, because Millie had a sore foot, Aurelia accompanied her to the office and ordered takeout for lunch.

After lunch, as usual, she made a video call to Sophia.

“Ms. Simmons, your mother is doing well, so you can relax. The doctor also mentioned that she’s currently in stable condition and should improve after the surgery.”

“Okay, Ms. Elliot, please take good care of her. I’ve been really busy with work lately,” Aurelia explained.

“That’s completely understandable. You’re working hard to support your mother. I admire your devotion.”

“Thank you.” Aurelia glanced at Sophia’s boxed meal, which was still unfinished, and urged, ” Ms. Elliot, please go ahead and eat. I’ll hang up for now. If there’s anything, do let me know.” “Sure.”

After ending the video call, Millie approached Aurelia.

“Your mom is having surgery?”

“Yes, the day after tomorrow,” Aurelia replied worriedly.

already conquered a life- threatening situation. She’ll

That’s all she

Aurelia’s eyes, Millie urged, “You should get some

head on the desk. She was about to close her eyes when someone knocked on the

someone is looking for you. She said she’s

“Mother–in–law?”

it be Rosa again?

really

shook her head. “I don’t want to see her.”

with a hint of condescension, “Aurelia, your husband

a good idea to meet her so she doesn’t start crying

smiling. She wished for Rosa to cry and cause a scene, making everyone tired of Aurelia. Especially since Aurelia was competing with her for the position of vice director.

Rosa caused a scene, Zachary could remove Aurelia from the

to

don’t you want

the voice, Aurelia froze in her place.

appeared at the office door. Although she was over fifty, she had taken good care of herself. Describing her as fair–skinned and elegant would

that draped gracefully over her slender figure. With a slight curve of her