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.”

looking at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she left the

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

now. I hope you won’t

don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

promised to marry the woman you approve

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

“Leslie, one day, you will

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

from Seth.

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

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

heading back to

tall figure breezing

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness

visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the intensive

There were tubes and wires connected to her

the door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her

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

had something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

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

put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got

in the next room is willing to pay 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.

the only person doing

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in her

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

it was impossible to stay at the hospital

for her mother this month, she missed several

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her unconscious mother

turned into a reason for Sophia

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm.

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills

a point. Aurelia had

silence,

left alone for a

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia