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.”

but to hand her his ID card, saying

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie

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

Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she left

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

you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

the woman you approve of.

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

“Leslie, one day, you will find

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

from Seth. She would do anything

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

reassuring his mother and providing a

back to the

tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

for

exited the restaurant, darkness

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

every time, her

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

had something

as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

in the warmth, desperately holding on

looking for you again today,” the family member

understand.

probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

got straight to

to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

fingers together, indicating a request

a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

couldn’t risk leaving her

this situation had turned into a reason for

to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

Aurelia had

silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no