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.”

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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 about me

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

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact

she

“ID card? Since when did you

won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

you will find that

afraid you’ll be disappointed.

from Seth. She

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

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

back to the

his tall figure breezing through

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for

restaurant, darkness had

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

the

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

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

every time, her hope

the neighboring bed

something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

you again today,”

understand. Thanks.”

about the

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

kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to

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

get that you’re the only person doing

indicating a request for a

a sharp

some seemed

needed to earn money 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 jewelry

caring for her mother this month,

so she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

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

had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to your

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

back, adopting a posture