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.”

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

Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp

that, she left

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t need to

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned,

“Leslie, one day, you will find that

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

different from Seth. She would do anything

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

back

tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for

restaurant, darkness had already

at the hospital, so she had to take

the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and

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

her hope was

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

something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

the warmth, desperately holding on to

looking for you again today,”

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

kettle and

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got straight to the

room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

fingers together, indicating

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

her

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to your

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested