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.”

not for a handshake but to hand her his ID

noticing Leslie wasn’t

I must go

Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

different from Seth. She would

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

reassuring his mother and providing

back to the

tall figure

his

“Watch out for a slap

the restaurant,

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

hurried into the intensive care

were tubes and

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

time, her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are

had something to attend

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

desperately holding

looking for you again today,” the

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight to

five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

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

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

leaving her unconscious mother alone

had turned into a reason for Sophia

her lips together and tried to remain calm.

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

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, what if something happens to

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

a posture that suggested Aurelia had