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.”

but to hand her his

noticing Leslie wasn’t

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a

she left

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

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

sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

Seth. She would do anything for

met at stranger for

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to

figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing presence attracted

for

the restaurant, darkness

hours at the hospital, so

hurried into the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

her hope

patient on the neighboring bed nodded

had something to attend

her mother’s bedside, placing her

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member from

understand.

the overdue bills,

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got

Aurelia, this guy in the next 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

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

indicating a request for

sharp pang in her

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at

her mother this month, she missed several days

she couldn’t afford

risk leaving her unconscious mother

into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully.

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no