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

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

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

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

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

you won’t expose

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

marry the woman you approve

sent a shiver down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

you will find that Aurelia is different

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

wasn’t much different from Seth.

at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

mother and providing

heading back to the

tall figure

of sound, his imposing presence

out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital,

the intensive

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were

to see Ava smiling and calling her

her

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed

something

walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got

mom’s

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

her fingers together, indicating a

sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

to caring for her mother this month,

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

someone with my skills nowadays. If

had indeed searched

silence, furrowed

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

head back, adopting a posture that