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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I must go

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

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

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

the woman you approve of. I hope

a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his

you will find that Aurelia is different

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

wasn’t much different from Seth.

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

back to the

his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a slap in the

restaurant, darkness

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

into the intensive

were tubes and wires connected to her

hoped to see Ava

every time, her

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

had something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

you again today,”

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills,

Elliot, entered the room

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got

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 know? 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, what’s

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in

seemed

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

to caring for her mother this month,

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her

this situation had turned into a reason for

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

tilted her head back, adopting a