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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me

the ID card, noticing Leslie

I must

If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she

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

I hope you won’t expose it,”

don’t need to be this guarded

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

you approve of. I hope

down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

be disappointed. I don’t

much different from Seth.

thousand dollars, then immediately met at

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

heading back to the

figure breezing

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for

the restaurant, darkness had

hours at the hospital, so

the intensive

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

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

time, her hope

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you

something

her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills,

Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

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

that you’re the only person doing everything, but

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable

this month, she missed

she couldn’t afford

her

a reason

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

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to

a posture that suggested