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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

I

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

a good person. You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

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

words sent a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

much different from Seth. She would do

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

and providing a convenient way

heading back to the

figure

of sound, his

out for a slap in

the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she had to take

the intensive care

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her hope

the neighboring bed

had something to

as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

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

I understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills,

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

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

indicating a

sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

mother this month, she missed

she couldn’t afford to take more

her

reason for Sophia to demand a

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

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no