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.”

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

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

Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID

won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

you approve of. I

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

despicable father was mentioned,

day, you will find that

be

different from Seth. She would do anything

her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

restaurant, darkness had already

the visiting hours at the

the

were

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope

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

had something to attend

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

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

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue

Elliot, entered the room carrying

put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of the

got

guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person

together, indicating a request for

a sharp

support, some seemed bold enough to

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the

for her mother this month,

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

couldn’t risk leaving her

situation had turned into a reason for

her lips 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 pay,

had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had