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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but

noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

Leslie, “ID card? Since when

won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

words sent a shiver down

was mentioned, his demeanor would

you will find that Aurelia is different

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

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

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

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

heading back to

figure breezing through like the

his imposing presence

for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

visiting hours at the hospital,

the

were tubes and wires

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was in

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

something to

she walked to her

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that

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

understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

out of the

Sophia got

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

the only person

indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

some seemed bold enough

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 valuable

her mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

her unconscious

into a reason

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

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence,

for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something

her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that