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.”

for a handshake but to

Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

she left the

to Leslie, “ID card?

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t need to be this

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

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

mentioned,

you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

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

different from Seth. She would

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

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back

stood up, his tall figure

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for

restaurant, darkness had already

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a

the intensive

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

to see Ava smiling and calling

time, her hope was

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

had something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

for you again today,” the family member from the

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

she put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got straight

room is willing to 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

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

experienced a sharp pang in her

seemed

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

her mother this month, she missed several days at

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to

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

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

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

a posture that