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

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie

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

anything, you can

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she

Leslie, “ID card?

you won’t

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

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

Seth. She would

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

mother and providing a

back to

tall figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for a slap

restaurant,

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

the intensive care

were tubes and wires connected to her

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

every time, her

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

something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

warmth, desperately holding on to

again today,” the family

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight

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

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

indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

was impossible to stay at the hospital

mother this

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for Sophia

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

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

back, adopting a posture that suggested