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.”

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

Leslie wasn’t

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

she left the

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

you won’t expose

don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

the woman you approve of.

a shiver down Linda’s spine,

was mentioned, his

one day, you will find

you’ll be disappointed.

from Seth. She would

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back

stood up, his tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

for

exited the restaurant, darkness had

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the

into the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were

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

her hope was

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

something to attend

her mother’s

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

today,” the family member

I understand.

probably about the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

got straight to the

mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

her fingers together, indicating

sharp

lacked support, some seemed bold enough

but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

for her mother this month, she missed several days at

she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious mother alone in the

into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

Aurelia had

silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to

her head back, adopting a posture that