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.”

a handshake but to hand her his

noticing Leslie wasn’t

Linda, I

need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

she left the

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

a good person. You don’t need to be

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

you approve of.

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his

day, you

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

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

back

tall figure breezing through like

of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

hurried into the

unconscious. There were tubes and wires

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

time, her hope was

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

had something

her mother’s

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

you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

down the kettle and

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

got

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

you’re the only person

fingers together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

to caring for her mother this month,

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

a reason for Sophia to demand a

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no