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

noticing Leslie wasn’t

Linda, I

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left the

and turned to Leslie, “ID

I hope you won’t expose it,”

don’t need to be this guarded against

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

woman you approve of. I hope

shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

much different from Seth. She would do

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at

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

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

out for a slap in the

the restaurant, darkness had

visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope was in

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something to attend

her mother’s bedside,

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

for you again today,”

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot, entered the room

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight

pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day. It’s

only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything,

indicating a request for a

a sharp

support, some seemed bold enough

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

risk leaving her unconscious

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

for a moment.

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

head back, adopting a posture that suggested