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 to hand her his ID

noticing Leslie

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

you can look

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

she left the

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

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

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

Seth. She would do

then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back to the

his tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for a slap in

exited the restaurant,

at the

the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and wires

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

her

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

had something to attend

she walked to her

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on

today,” the family member from the neighboring bed informed

I understand.

probably about the

Elliot, entered

she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of the

outside, Sophia got

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

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

pinched her fingers together, indicating

a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed bold

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

a point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want

tilted her head back, adopting a