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.”

his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Linda, I

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need to be this guarded

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

marry the woman you approve of. I

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned,

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to

figure

sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a

hurried into the intensive care

were tubes and

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the

Elliot, entered the room carrying

the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight to

this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

the only person doing

indicating a request for a

sharp pang

support, some seemed bold

stay at the hospital all day.

this month, she missed several

so she couldn’t afford to take more

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

had turned into a reason for

tried to remain

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a

her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that suggested