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.”

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

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

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

hope you won’t

You don’t need to be this guarded

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

woman you approve of. I hope

shiver down

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth. She would

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

mother and providing a convenient

heading back to the

up, his tall figure breezing

absence of sound, his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness had

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

into the intensive care

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something

her mother’s bedside, placing

her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

doctor came looking for you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

out of

got straight

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 her three times a day.

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

pinched her fingers together, indicating

a sharp

some seemed bold enough to

was impossible to stay at the

her mother this month,

she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious mother

reason for

her lips together and tried to remain

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

point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

for a moment. You need

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture