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

ID card, noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact

she

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

hope you won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia

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

from Seth.

thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

back to

his tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

the hospital, so

into the intensive care

There were tubes and wires connected to

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope

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

something

walked to her mother’s bedside,

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

for you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out

got straight

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang

some seemed bold

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

a point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

tilted her head back, adopting a posture