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.”

Chapter 1

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.”

handshake but to hand her his ID

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I

words sent a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his demeanor would

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

you’ll be disappointed.

Seth. She would

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

back

tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for

the restaurant, darkness

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her

neighboring bed

had something

her mother’s bedside, placing her

the warmth, desperately

for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand.

probably about the overdue

Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

got

hundred a day. Your mom’s

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take

together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in

seemed bold enough to exploit the

impossible to stay at the

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

she couldn’t afford to

her unconscious mother alone in the

this situation had turned into a reason

together and tried to remain calm.

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave,

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia