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

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

I must

you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left the

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce

marry the woman you approve of. I hope

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

was mentioned,

day, you will find that Aurelia

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

Seth.

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a

the restaurant,

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

hurried into the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

her hope was

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

had something to attend

explained as she walked to her

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

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed informed

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills, pushing for

Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not

that you’re the only person doing everything, but

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold

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

mother this month, she missed several

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

had turned into a reason for Sophia

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

had indeed searched extensively before

silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

her head back, adopting a posture