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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

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

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

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

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned,

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

so?I’m afraid you’ll be

Seth. She would do

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention of

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

back to the

figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the

There were tubes

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

her hope

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

something to

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

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

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

I understand.

the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got straight to

mom’s

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

her fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her

into a reason for

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

with my skills

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no