Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 139

Leslie looked away without saying a word.

Linda poked at his chest. “Oh, my. So there is a time when your words fail you.”

“Mom, if you are going to mess around, I will leave,” he said with resignation.

“Don’t leave. Aurelia is really fragile right now. I can’t rest unless you are with her. Get in there.” She shoved at him and he bumped into the door.

Inside the room, Aurelia sniffed and wiped her tears, before getting up.

When she opened the door, she was surprised by the person who came in. “Mr. Synder, why are you here?”

“Given what is happening with your mother, should he come as her son–in–law?” Linda said and gave Leslie a nudge toward the bed. “Why are you just standing there? Address your mother–in–law.”

Both Leslie and Aurelia fell into silence.

Despite the earlier sorrow she felt, Aurelia felt slightly amused, especially when she saw the hint of shock on Leslie’s face.

didn’t expect Leslie to let his emotions show.

immediately pursed her lips. “Mom, my mother hasn’t woken up yet, so she won’t hear

home. I’ve arranged for a single room for Aurelia’s mom, so

Single rooms are expensive, and I …” Aurelia

herself to mention that she was running out of money this month after

reluctantly played along. “My mom has a connection, so we’ll get a

After all, when did hospitals start

assumed the hospital offered a cheaper rate.

“Mom, thank you.”

change the room later. There’s still a caretaker here to take care of your mother. You can rest assured. You’ve

Aurelia nodded and started packing her mother’s

nurses helped move the bed, Aurelia struggled to pick up seven or eight plastic bags and

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of the ward. At this moment, a figure appeared by

took the things from her hands

realized that someone was holding a large

carrying so many bags and it would be

said, “Thank