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.”

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

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

you won’t expose

You don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

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

down Linda’s

was mentioned, his demeanor would

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

Seth. She

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

heading back

his tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope was in

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

had something to attend

she walked to her mother’s

desperately holding on to

looking for you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the

Elliot, entered the

put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight

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

only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

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 the valuable jewelry

caring for her mother this month, she missed

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

leaving her unconscious mother alone

reason for Sophia to demand a higher

to remain

to find someone with my skills nowadays.

had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had