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.”

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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she left

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t

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

was mentioned, his demeanor would

you will find that Aurelia is different

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

different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

his mother and providing a convenient way

back to the

tall figure

his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a

the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had

into the

There were tubes and

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

her hope was

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

something to attend

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

solace in the warmth, desperately holding

today,” the

understand.

about the

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

Sophia got straight

five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

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

indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

and tried to remain calm.

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays.

had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want

head back, adopting a