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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

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

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a

she

to Leslie, “ID

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t need to be this guarded

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

from Seth.

at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention of

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

back to

figure

his

for

the restaurant, darkness

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and wires

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

her hope

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

had something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to

looking for you again today,” the family member from

I understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight

Aurelia, this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in

seemed

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

for her mother this month, she missed

dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

together and tried to remain calm.

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that