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.”

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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

Leslie, “ID card? Since when

won’t expose

good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

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

down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

different from Seth. She would do

dollars, then immediately met at stranger

and providing a

back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for

restaurant, darkness had

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

into the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her hope

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

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

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got straight to the

pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

her fingers together, indicating

sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to exploit

earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the

for her mother this month, she missed several days

she couldn’t

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

into a reason for Sophia to demand a

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

find someone with my skills

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

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?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no