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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

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

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

she left

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

won’t expose it,”

don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

different from Seth. She would do anything

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

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

back

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

of sound, his imposing

out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name

every time, her hope was in

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

something to

as she walked to her

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to

today,”

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got straight to

a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything,

together, indicating a

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold

her mother this month,

she

couldn’t risk leaving her

into a reason for

her lips together and tried to remain calm.

skills nowadays. If you

point. Aurelia had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an

head back, adopting a