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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

Synder, Ms. Linda, I

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

she left the

“ID card? Since when did you become

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

was mentioned, his demeanor

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

mother and providing a

back to the

tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

for

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

at the hospital,

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were

to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

time, her

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

had something

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

solace in the warmth, desperately holding

looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing for

Elliot, entered the room

she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

Sophia got straight to

guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp

some seemed bold enough

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

caring for her mother this

so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an

back, adopting a posture