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.”

at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Linda, I must go now. Take your

Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she

“ID card? Since

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

good person. You don’t need

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

Seth.

met at stranger

his mother and providing

back to

up, his tall figure breezing

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a slap in the

the restaurant, darkness had already

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

the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

time, her hope

the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so

had something to

she walked to her mother’s

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to the

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

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

her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

her mother this month,

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

her unconscious mother alone

had turned into a reason for Sophia

her lips together and tried to remain calm.

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no