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.”

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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 her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

she left

“ID card?

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

to marry the woman you approve of.

sent a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned,

day, you will find

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back

figure breezing through

of sound, his

“Watch out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the

hurried into the

were tubes and

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her hope was

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

had something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the

for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out

got straight to the

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp

support, some seemed

was impossible to stay at the hospital

mother this month, she missed several

she couldn’t afford

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

reason for Sophia to demand a

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

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

left alone for a moment.

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no